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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263,712, 1,895,867.52 and 377,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263,712, 1,895,867.52 and 377,271.04 is: 565,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263,712 : 1,895,867.52 = 377,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263,712/1,895,867.52 = 377,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263,712x = 1,895,867.52 × 377,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263,712x = 715,255,910,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,255,910,972.62/1,263,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,995.98

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