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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574,103.44, 2,172,252.72 and 895,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574,103.44, 2,172,252.72 and 895,040 is: 1,235,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574,103.44 : 2,172,252.72 = 895,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574,103.44/2,172,252.72 = 895,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574,103.44x = 2,172,252.72 × 895,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574,103.44x = 1,944,253,074,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,253,074,508.80/1,574,103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,149.50

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