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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,714.73, 1,737,857.63 and 800,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,714.73, 1,737,857.63 and 800,583.24 is: 1,104,456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,714.73 : 1,737,857.63 = 800,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,714.73/1,737,857.63 = 800,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,714.73x = 1,737,857.63 × 800,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,714.73x = 1,391,299,700,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,299,700,602.55/1,259,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,456.16

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