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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541,002.63, 2,126,397.25 and 887,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541,002.63, 2,126,397.25 and 887,842.30 is: 1,225,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541,002.63 : 2,126,397.25 = 887,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541,002.63/2,126,397.25 = 887,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541,002.63x = 2,126,397.25 × 887,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541,002.63x = 1,887,905,425,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,905,425,153.68/1,541,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,114.99

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