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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,892.38, 1,730,901.23 and 846,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,892.38, 1,730,901.23 and 846,546.02 is: 1,168,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,892.38 : 1,730,901.23 = 846,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,892.38/1,730,901.23 = 846,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,892.38x = 1,730,901.23 × 846,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,892.38x = 1,465,287,534,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,287,534,382.37/1,253,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,591.15

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