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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583,424, 2,185,125.12 and 868,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583,424, 2,185,125.12 and 868,032 is: 1,197,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583,424 : 2,185,125.12 = 868,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583,424/2,185,125.12 = 868,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583,424x = 2,185,125.12 × 868,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583,424x = 1,896,758,528,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,758,528,163.84/1,583,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,884.16

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