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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545,115.98, 2,132,264.79 and 856,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545,115.98, 2,132,264.79 and 856,836.30 is: 1,182,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545,115.98 : 2,132,264.79 = 856,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545,115.98/2,132,264.79 = 856,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545,115.98x = 2,132,264.79 × 856,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545,115.98x = 1,827,001,873,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,001,873,283.88/1,545,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,436.72

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