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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,068.50, 1,897,604.58 and 517,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,068.50, 1,897,604.58 and 517,114.50 is: 775,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,068.50 : 1,897,604.58 = 517,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,068.50/1,897,604.58 = 517,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,068.50x = 1,897,604.58 × 517,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,068.50x = 981,278,843,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,278,843,584.41/1,265,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,672.50

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