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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,346.71, 1,704,096.87 and 868,387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,346.71, 1,704,096.87 and 868,387.95 is: 1,197,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,346.71 : 1,704,096.87 = 868,387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,346.71/1,704,096.87 = 868,387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,346.71x = 1,704,096.87 × 868,387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,346.71x = 1,479,817,187,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,817,187,540.72/1,235,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,896.25

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