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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,114.28, 1,876,671.60 and 304,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,114.28, 1,876,671.60 and 304,485 is: 456,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,114.28 : 1,876,671.60 = 304,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,114.28/1,876,671.60 = 304,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,114.28x = 1,876,671.60 × 304,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,114.28x = 571,418,352,126
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,418,352,126/1,251,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,727.54

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