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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,591.68, 1,731,380.88 and 844,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,591.68, 1,731,380.88 and 844,988.80 is: 1,167,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,591.68 : 1,731,380.88 = 844,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,591.68/1,731,380.88 = 844,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,591.68x = 1,731,380.88 × 844,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,591.68x = 1,462,997,452,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,997,452,134.14/1,253,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,044.64

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