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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,239.51, 2,702,186.70 and 854,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,239.51, 2,702,186.70 and 854,601.42 is: 1,282,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,239.51 : 2,702,186.70 = 854,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,239.51/2,702,186.70 = 854,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,239.51x = 2,702,186.70 × 854,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,239.51x = 2,309,292,577,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,292,577,414.18/1,801,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,057.48

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