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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,378, 1,728,327.24 and 848,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,378, 1,728,327.24 and 848,270.16 is: 1,171,579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,378 : 1,728,327.24 = 848,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,378/1,728,327.24 = 848,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,378x = 1,728,327.24 × 848,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,378x = 1,466,088,424,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,088,424,407.16/1,251,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,579.19

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