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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,837.68, 1,877,285.10 and 452,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,837.68, 1,877,285.10 and 452,921.72 is: 679,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,837.68 : 1,877,285.10 = 452,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,837.68/1,877,285.10 = 452,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,837.68x = 1,877,285.10 × 452,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,837.68x = 850,263,196,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,263,196,422.37/1,251,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,212.02

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