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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085,847, 2,878,468.98 and 1,131,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085,847, 2,878,468.98 and 1,131,991 is: 1,562,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085,847 : 2,878,468.98 = 1,131,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085,847/2,878,468.98 = 1,131,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085,847x = 2,878,468.98 × 1,131,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085,847x = 3,258,400,979,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,400,979,139.18/2,085,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562,147.65

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