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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,212.74, 1,876,965.08 and 452,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,212.74, 1,876,965.08 and 452,870.26 is: 679,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,212.74 : 1,876,965.08 = 452,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,212.74/1,876,965.08 = 452,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,212.74x = 1,876,965.08 × 452,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,212.74x = 850,021,663,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,021,663,790.52/1,251,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,358.22

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