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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527,989.63, 2,108,691.29 and 848,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527,989.63, 2,108,691.29 and 848,926.13 is: 1,171,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527,989.63 : 2,108,691.29 = 848,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527,989.63/2,108,691.29 = 848,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527,989.63x = 2,108,691.29 × 848,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527,989.63x = 1,790,123,127,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,123,127,763.27/1,527,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,554.50

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