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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265,277.60, 1,897,916.40 and 517,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265,277.60, 1,897,916.40 and 517,148.64 is: 775,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265,277.60 : 1,897,916.40 = 517,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265,277.60/1,897,916.40 = 517,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265,277.60x = 1,897,916.40 × 517,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265,277.60x = 981,504,885,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,504,885,093.70/1,265,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,722.96

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