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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,872.71, 1,730,874.02 and 846,526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,872.71, 1,730,874.02 and 846,526.29 is: 1,168,563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,872.71 : 1,730,874.02 = 846,526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,872.71/1,730,874.02 = 846,526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,872.71x = 1,730,874.02 × 846,526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,872.71x = 1,465,230,358,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,230,358,375.35/1,253,872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,563.88

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