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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252,187.08, 1,877,886.42 and 410,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252,187.08, 1,877,886.42 and 410,542 is: 615,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252,187.08 : 1,877,886.42 = 410,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252,187.08/1,877,886.42 = 410,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252,187.08x = 1,877,886.42 × 410,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252,187.08x = 770,951,246,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,951,246,639.64/1,252,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,683.76

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