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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563,955.72, 2,158,257.54 and 848,563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563,955.72, 2,158,257.54 and 848,563.72 is: 1,171,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563,955.72 : 2,158,257.54 = 848,563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563,955.72/2,158,257.54 = 848,563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563,955.72x = 2,158,257.54 × 848,563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563,955.72x = 1,831,419,046,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,419,046,860.45/1,563,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,017.20

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