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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,073.86, 1,743,985.98 and 901,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,073.86, 1,743,985.98 and 901,867.14 is: 1,243,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,073.86 : 1,743,985.98 = 901,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,073.86/1,743,985.98 = 901,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,073.86x = 1,743,985.98 × 901,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,073.86x = 1,572,843,651,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,843,651,140.64/1,265,073.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,282.08

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