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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,566.98, 1,704,647.96 and 874,360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,566.98, 1,704,647.96 and 874,360.34 is: 1,204,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,566.98 : 1,704,647.96 = 874,360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,566.98/1,704,647.96 = 874,360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,566.98x = 1,704,647.96 × 874,360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,566.98x = 1,490,476,569,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,476,569,885.91/1,237,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,360.32

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