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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,881.35, 1,888,345.80 and 943,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,881.35, 1,888,345.80 and 943,969.20 is: 1,414,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,881.35 : 1,888,345.80 = 943,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,881.35/1,888,345.80 = 943,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,881.35x = 1,888,345.80 × 943,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,881.35x = 1,782,540,274,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,540,274,149.36/1,259,881.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,847.73

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