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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,015.08, 2,340,347.70 and 852,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,015.08, 2,340,347.70 and 852,541 is: 1,277,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,015.08 : 2,340,347.70 = 852,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,015.08/2,340,347.70 = 852,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,015.08x = 2,340,347.70 × 852,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,015.08x = 1,995,242,368,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,242,368,505.70/1,562,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,351.54

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