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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,061.12, 1,731,132.79 and 846,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,061.12, 1,731,132.79 and 846,714.14 is: 1,168,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,061.12 : 1,731,132.79 = 846,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,061.12/1,731,132.79 = 846,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,061.12x = 1,731,132.79 × 846,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,061.12x = 1,465,774,611,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,774,611,510.65/1,254,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,822.31

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