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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,147.02, 1,737,129.56 and 774,871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,147.02, 1,737,129.56 and 774,871.41 is: 1,069,018.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,147.02 : 1,737,129.56 = 774,871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,147.02/1,737,129.56 = 774,871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,147.02x = 1,737,129.56 × 774,871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,147.02x = 1,346,052,031,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,052,031,509.88/1,259,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,018.95

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