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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085,846, 2,878,467.60 and 1,131,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085,846, 2,878,467.60 and 1,131,990 is: 1,562,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085,846 : 2,878,467.60 = 1,131,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085,846/2,878,467.60 = 1,131,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085,846x = 2,878,467.60 × 1,131,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085,846x = 3,258,396,538,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,396,538,524/2,085,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562,146.27

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