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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,158.45, 1,744,102.77 and 901,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,158.45, 1,744,102.77 and 901,951.74 is: 1,243,398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,158.45 : 1,744,102.77 = 901,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,158.45/1,744,102.77 = 901,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,158.45x = 1,744,102.77 × 901,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,158.45x = 1,573,096,527,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,096,527,990.82/1,265,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,398.82

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