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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246,359.83, 1,721,395.31 and 837,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246,359.83, 1,721,395.31 and 837,752.27 is: 1,157,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246,359.83 : 1,721,395.31 = 837,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246,359.83/1,721,395.31 = 837,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246,359.83x = 1,721,395.31 × 837,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246,359.83x = 1,442,102,815,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,102,815,724.12/1,246,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,051.75

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