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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564,229.76, 2,158,637.12 and 848,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564,229.76, 2,158,637.12 and 848,837.76 is: 1,171,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564,229.76 : 2,158,637.12 = 848,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564,229.76/2,158,637.12 = 848,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564,229.76x = 2,158,637.12 × 848,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564,229.76x = 1,832,332,697,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,332,697,593.65/1,564,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,396.14

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