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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,106, 1,731,162.28 and 872,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,106, 1,731,162.28 and 872,354.32 is: 1,204,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,106 : 1,731,162.28 = 872,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,106/1,731,162.28 = 872,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,106x = 1,731,162.28 × 872,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,106x = 1,510,186,893,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,186,893,579.05/1,254,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,193.98

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