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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,096, 1,731,148.48 and 872,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,096, 1,731,148.48 and 872,344.32 is: 1,204,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,096 : 1,731,148.48 = 872,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,096/1,731,148.48 = 872,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,096x = 1,731,148.48 × 872,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,096x = 1,510,157,543,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,157,543,604.63/1,254,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,180.18

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