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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583,426, 2,185,127.88 and 868,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583,426, 2,185,127.88 and 868,034 is: 1,197,886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583,426 : 2,185,127.88 = 868,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583,426/2,185,127.88 = 868,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583,426x = 2,185,127.88 × 868,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583,426x = 1,896,765,294,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,765,294,187.92/1,583,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,886.92

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