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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514,902.61, 2,091,323.18 and 942,127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514,902.61, 2,091,323.18 and 942,127.31 is: 1,300,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514,902.61 : 2,091,323.18 = 942,127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514,902.61/2,091,323.18 = 942,127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514,902.61x = 2,091,323.18 × 942,127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514,902.61x = 1,970,292,682,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,292,682,431.72/1,514,902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,606.83

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