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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,605.60, 1,893,908.40 and 837,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,605.60, 1,893,908.40 and 837,452.80 is: 1,256,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,605.60 : 1,893,908.40 = 837,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,605.60/1,893,908.40 = 837,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,605.60x = 1,893,908.40 × 837,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,605.60x = 1,586,058,892,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,058,892,523.52/1,262,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,179.20

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