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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591,204, 2,195,861.60 and 875,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591,204, 2,195,861.60 and 875,812 is: 1,208,620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591,204 : 2,195,861.60 = 875,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591,204/2,195,861.60 = 875,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591,204x = 2,195,861.60 × 875,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591,204x = 1,923,161,939,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,161,939,619.20/1,591,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,620.60

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