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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,228.84, 1,737,538.50 and 878,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,228.84, 1,737,538.50 and 878,563.24 is: 1,210,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,228.84 : 1,737,538.50 = 878,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,228.84/1,737,538.50 = 878,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,228.84x = 1,737,538.50 × 878,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,228.84x = 1,526,537,454,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,537,454,184.74/1,261,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,357.24

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