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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063,557, 2,847,708.66 and 1,158,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063,557, 2,847,708.66 and 1,158,139 is: 1,598,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063,557 : 2,847,708.66 = 1,158,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063,557/2,847,708.66 = 1,158,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063,557x = 2,847,708.66 × 1,158,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063,557x = 3,298,042,459,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,042,459,783.74/2,063,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,231.82

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