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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,876.73, 1,730,879.54 and 846,530.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,876.73, 1,730,879.54 and 846,530.29 is: 1,168,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,876.73 : 1,730,879.54 = 846,530.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,876.73/1,730,879.54 = 846,530.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,876.73x = 1,730,879.54 × 846,530.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,876.73x = 1,465,241,958,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,241,958,951.27/1,253,876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,569.38

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