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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,901.42, 1,730,913.66 and 846,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,901.42, 1,730,913.66 and 846,555 is: 1,168,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,901.42 : 1,730,913.66 = 846,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,901.42/1,730,913.66 = 846,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,901.42x = 1,730,913.66 × 846,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,901.42x = 1,465,313,613,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,313,613,441.30/1,253,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,603.52

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