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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,383.50, 1,728,334.83 and 848,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,383.50, 1,728,334.83 and 848,275.66 is: 1,171,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,383.50 : 1,728,334.83 = 848,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,383.50/1,728,334.83 = 848,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,383.50x = 1,728,334.83 × 848,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,383.50x = 1,466,104,368,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,104,368,619.24/1,251,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,586.78

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