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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,577.39, 1,740,103.61 and 955,919.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,577.39, 1,740,103.61 and 955,919.03 is: 1,317,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,577.39 : 1,740,103.61 = 955,919.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,577.39/1,740,103.61 = 955,919.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,577.39x = 1,740,103.61 × 955,919.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,577.39x = 1,663,398,141,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,398,141,490.59/1,262,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,462.32

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