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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,379.50, 1,728,329.31 and 848,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,379.50, 1,728,329.31 and 848,271.66 is: 1,171,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,379.50 : 1,728,329.31 = 848,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,379.50/1,728,329.31 = 848,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,379.50x = 1,728,329.31 × 848,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,379.50x = 1,466,092,772,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,092,772,820.35/1,251,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,581.26

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