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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,257.52, 2,181,250.08 and 936,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,257.52, 2,181,250.08 and 936,048.96 is: 1,291,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,257.52 : 2,181,250.08 = 936,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,257.52/2,181,250.08 = 936,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,257.52x = 2,181,250.08 × 936,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,257.52x = 2,041,756,868,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,756,868,883.92/1,581,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,223.50

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