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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,386.27, 1,877,079.37 and 577,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,386.27, 1,877,079.37 and 577,268.14 is: 865,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,386.27 : 1,877,079.37 = 577,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,386.27/1,877,079.37 = 577,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,386.27x = 1,877,079.37 × 577,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,386.27x = 1,083,578,116,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,578,116,552.27/1,251,386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,902.19

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