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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,253.90, 1,737,986.68 and 841,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,253.90, 1,737,986.68 and 841,026.22 is: 1,261,979.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,253.90 : 1,737,986.68 = 841,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,253.90/1,737,986.68 = 841,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,253.90x = 1,737,986.68 × 841,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,253.90x = 1,461,692,367,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,692,367,890.75/1,158,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,979.23

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