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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,877.54, 1,730,880.70 and 846,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,877.54, 1,730,880.70 and 846,531.14 is: 1,168,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,877.54 : 1,730,880.70 = 846,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,877.54/1,730,880.70 = 846,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,877.54x = 1,730,880.70 × 846,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,877.54x = 1,465,244,401,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,244,401,404.27/1,253,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,570.58

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