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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,055.05, 1,731,124.42 and 846,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,055.05, 1,731,124.42 and 846,708.08 is: 1,168,813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,055.05 : 1,731,124.42 = 846,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,055.05/1,731,124.42 = 846,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,055.05x = 1,731,124.42 × 846,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,055.05x = 1,465,757,025,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,757,025,243.69/1,254,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,813.94

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