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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,373.92, 1,889,356.32 and 501,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,373.92, 1,889,356.32 and 501,261.44 is: 752,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,373.92 : 1,889,356.32 = 501,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,373.92/1,889,356.32 = 501,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,373.92x = 1,889,356.32 × 501,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,373.92x = 947,061,469,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,061,469,636.30/1,259,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,009.75

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