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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149,962.52, 1,716,858.15 and 878,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149,962.52, 1,716,858.15 and 878,670.84 is: 1,311,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149,962.52 : 1,716,858.15 = 878,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149,962.52/1,716,858.15 = 878,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149,962.52x = 1,716,858.15 × 878,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149,962.52x = 1,508,553,192,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,553,192,821.35/1,149,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,828.14

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