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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,364.56, 1,725,965.87 and 821,487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,364.56, 1,725,965.87 and 821,487.84 is: 1,133,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,364.56 : 1,725,965.87 = 821,487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,364.56/1,725,965.87 = 821,487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,364.56x = 1,725,965.87 × 821,487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,364.56x = 1,417,859,970,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,859,970,352.58/1,251,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,051.08

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