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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542,323.26, 2,309,460.80 and 1,241,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542,323.26, 2,309,460.80 and 1,241,158.78 is: 1,858,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542,323.26 : 2,309,460.80 = 1,241,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542,323.26/2,309,460.80 = 1,241,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542,323.26x = 2,309,460.80 × 1,241,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542,323.26x = 2,866,407,548,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,407,548,985.82/1,542,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858,499.85

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