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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,275.64, 1,887,138.43 and 773,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,275.64, 1,887,138.43 and 773,221.97 is: 1,156,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,275.64 : 1,887,138.43 = 773,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,275.64/1,887,138.43 = 773,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,275.64x = 1,887,138.43 × 773,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,275.64x = 1,459,176,897,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,176,897,292.10/1,261,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,905.64

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