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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534,050.64, 2,117,062.38 and 854,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534,050.64, 2,117,062.38 and 854,992 is: 1,179,929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534,050.64 : 2,117,062.38 = 854,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534,050.64/2,117,062.38 = 854,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534,050.64x = 2,117,062.38 × 854,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534,050.64x = 1,810,071,398,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,071,398,400.96/1,534,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,929.37

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