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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,159.20, 1,744,103.80 and 901,952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,159.20, 1,744,103.80 and 901,952.49 is: 1,243,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,159.20 : 1,744,103.80 = 901,952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,159.20/1,744,103.80 = 901,952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,159.20x = 1,744,103.80 × 901,952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,159.20x = 1,573,098,765,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,098,765,228.46/1,265,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,399.85

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