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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580,552, 2,181,196.32 and 865,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580,552, 2,181,196.32 and 865,160 is: 1,193,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580,552 : 2,181,196.32 = 865,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580,552/2,181,196.32 = 865,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580,552x = 2,181,196.32 × 865,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580,552x = 1,887,083,808,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,083,808,211.20/1,580,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,939.72

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