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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208,012.48, 1,665,687.62 and 771,853.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208,012.48, 1,665,687.62 and 771,853.61 is: 1,064,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208,012.48 : 1,665,687.62 = 771,853.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208,012.48/1,665,687.62 = 771,853.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208,012.48x = 1,665,687.62 × 771,853.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208,012.48x = 1,285,666,997,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,666,997,182.83/1,208,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,282.87

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