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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,273.60, 1,895,145.60 and 982,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,273.60, 1,895,145.60 and 982,572.80 is: 1,471,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,273.60 : 1,895,145.60 = 982,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,273.60/1,895,145.60 = 982,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,273.60x = 1,895,145.60 × 982,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,273.60x = 1,862,118,518,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,118,518,599.68/1,265,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,712.14

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