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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,310.54, 1,876,836.64 and 849,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,310.54, 1,876,836.64 and 849,085.36 is: 1,273,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,310.54 : 1,876,836.64 = 849,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,310.54/1,876,836.64 = 849,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,310.54x = 1,876,836.64 × 849,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,310.54x = 1,593,594,514,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,594,514,135.59/1,251,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,540.39

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