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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,242.48, 1,876,863.72 and 452,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,242.48, 1,876,863.72 and 452,337.14 is: 678,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,242.48 : 1,876,863.72 = 452,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,242.48/1,876,863.72 = 452,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,242.48x = 1,876,863.72 × 452,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,242.48x = 848,975,167,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,975,167,274.56/1,251,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,505.71

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