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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271,471.26, 1,905,433.53 and 955,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271,471.26, 1,905,433.53 and 955,558.30 is: 1,432,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271,471.26 : 1,905,433.53 = 955,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271,471.26/1,905,433.53 = 955,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271,471.26x = 1,905,433.53 × 955,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271,471.26x = 1,820,752,824,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,752,824,689.80/1,271,471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,004.70

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