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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,104, 1,731,159.52 and 872,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,104, 1,731,159.52 and 872,352.32 is: 1,204,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,104 : 1,731,159.52 = 872,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,104/1,731,159.52 = 872,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,104x = 1,731,159.52 × 872,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,104x = 1,510,181,023,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,181,023,562.09/1,254,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,191.22

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