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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,881.92, 1,730,886.72 and 846,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,881.92, 1,730,886.72 and 846,535.48 is: 1,168,576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,881.92 : 1,730,886.72 = 846,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,881.92/1,730,886.72 = 846,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,881.92x = 1,730,886.72 × 846,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,881.92x = 1,465,257,020,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,257,020,340.83/1,253,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,576.56

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