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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,519.64, 1,738,379.72 and 873,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,519.64, 1,738,379.72 and 873,382.92 is: 1,205,436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,519.64 : 1,738,379.72 = 873,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,519.64/1,738,379.72 = 873,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,519.64x = 1,738,379.72 × 873,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,519.64x = 1,518,271,155,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,271,155,922.38/1,259,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,436.67

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