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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,396.96, 1,728,017.46 and 996,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,396.96, 1,728,017.46 and 996,132.92 is: 1,373,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,396.96 : 1,728,017.46 = 996,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,396.96/1,728,017.46 = 996,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,396.96x = 1,728,017.46 × 996,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,396.96x = 1,721,335,078,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,335,078,240.78/1,253,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,335.93

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