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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631,463, 2,447,442.72 and 832,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631,463, 2,447,442.72 and 832,308.12 is: 1,248,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631,463 : 2,447,442.72 = 832,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631,463/2,447,442.72 = 832,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631,463x = 2,447,442.72 × 832,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631,463x = 2,037,026,449,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,026,449,090.89/1,631,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,588.81

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