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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,116.24, 1,897,862.04 and 791,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,116.24, 1,897,862.04 and 791,712.56 is: 1,186,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,116.24 : 1,897,862.04 = 791,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,116.24/1,897,862.04 = 791,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,116.24x = 1,897,862.04 × 791,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,116.24x = 1,502,561,214,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,561,214,215.22/1,266,116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,748.24

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