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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,529.18, 1,726,621.82 and 816,457.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,529.18, 1,726,621.82 and 816,457.99 is: 1,126,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,529.18 : 1,726,621.82 = 816,457.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,529.18/1,726,621.82 = 816,457.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,529.18x = 1,726,621.82 × 816,457.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,529.18x = 1,409,714,180,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,714,180,647.34/1,251,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,393.38

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