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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197,261.78, 1,652,256 and 653,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197,261.78, 1,652,256 and 653,432.46 is: 901,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197,261.78 : 1,652,256 = 653,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197,261.78/1,652,256 = 653,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197,261.78x = 1,652,256 × 653,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197,261.78x = 1,079,637,702,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,637,702,629.76/1,197,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,755.76

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