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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,114.24, 1,897,859.04 and 791,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,114.24, 1,897,859.04 and 791,710.56 is: 1,186,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,114.24 : 1,897,859.04 = 791,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,114.24/1,897,859.04 = 791,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,114.24x = 1,897,859.04 × 791,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,114.24x = 1,502,555,043,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,555,043,359.46/1,266,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,745.24

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