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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,481, 2,087,267.70 and 833,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512,481, 2,087,267.70 and 833,461.24 is: 1,150,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512,481 : 2,087,267.70 = 833,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512,481/2,087,267.70 = 833,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512,481x = 2,087,267.70 × 833,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512,481x = 1,739,656,725,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,656,725,453.95/1,512,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,200.71

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