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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,513.76, 2,087,312.72 and 833,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512,513.76, 2,087,312.72 and 833,494 is: 1,150,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512,513.76 : 2,087,312.72 = 833,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512,513.76/2,087,312.72 = 833,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512,513.76x = 2,087,312.72 × 833,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512,513.76x = 1,739,762,628,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,762,628,243.68/1,512,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,245.82

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