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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,879.72, 1,730,883.68 and 846,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,879.72, 1,730,883.68 and 846,533.30 is: 1,168,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,879.72 : 1,730,883.68 = 846,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,879.72/1,730,883.68 = 846,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,879.72x = 1,730,883.68 × 846,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,879.72x = 1,465,250,673,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,250,673,546.54/1,253,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,573.55

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