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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,907.80, 2,314,372.60 and 868,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,907.80, 2,314,372.60 and 868,935.26 is: 1,301,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,907.80 : 2,314,372.60 = 868,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,907.80/2,314,372.60 = 868,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,907.80x = 2,314,372.60 × 868,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,907.80x = 2,011,039,952,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,039,952,573.20/1,544,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,721.66

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