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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,687.46, 1,845,874.17 and 853,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,687.46, 1,845,874.17 and 853,082.58 is: 1,277,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,687.46 : 1,845,874.17 = 853,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,687.46/1,845,874.17 = 853,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,687.46x = 1,845,874.17 × 853,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,687.46x = 1,574,683,099,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,683,099,298.96/1,232,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,439.05

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