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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256,166.40, 1,884,249.60 and 901,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256,166.40, 1,884,249.60 and 901,872.40 is: 1,352,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256,166.40 : 1,884,249.60 = 901,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256,166.40/1,884,249.60 = 901,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256,166.40x = 1,884,249.60 × 901,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256,166.40x = 1,699,352,708,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,352,708,951.04/1,256,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,808.60

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