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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580,544, 2,181,185.28 and 865,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580,544, 2,181,185.28 and 865,152 is: 1,193,928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580,544 : 2,181,185.28 = 865,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580,544/2,181,185.28 = 865,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580,544x = 2,181,185.28 × 865,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580,544x = 1,887,056,807,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,056,807,362.56/1,580,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,928.68

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