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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,162.52, 2,154,916.15 and 908,715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,162.52, 2,154,916.15 and 908,715.02 is: 1,253,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,162.52 : 2,154,916.15 = 908,715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,162.52/2,154,916.15 = 908,715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,162.52x = 2,154,916.15 × 908,715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,162.52x = 1,958,204,676,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,204,676,532.13/1,562,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,521.73

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