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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,159.95, 1,744,104.83 and 901,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,159.95, 1,744,104.83 and 901,953.25 is: 1,243,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,159.95 : 1,744,104.83 = 901,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,159.95/1,744,104.83 = 901,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,159.95x = 1,744,104.83 × 901,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,159.95x = 1,573,101,019,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,101,019,759.20/1,265,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,400.90

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