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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,382.50, 1,728,333.45 and 848,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,382.50, 1,728,333.45 and 848,274.66 is: 1,171,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,382.50 : 1,728,333.45 = 848,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,382.50/1,728,333.45 = 848,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,382.50x = 1,728,333.45 × 848,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,382.50x = 1,466,101,469,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,101,469,665.38/1,251,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,585.40

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