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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535,861.76, 2,303,782.80 and 826,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535,861.76, 2,303,782.80 and 826,224 is: 1,239,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535,861.76 : 2,303,782.80 = 826,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535,861.76/2,303,782.80 = 826,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535,861.76x = 2,303,782.80 × 826,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535,861.76x = 1,903,440,640,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,440,640,147.20/1,535,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,330.71

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