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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,002.26, 1,908,878.20 and 524,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,002.26, 1,908,878.20 and 524,048.26 is: 786,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,002.26 : 1,908,878.20 = 524,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,002.26/1,908,878.20 = 524,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,002.26x = 1,908,878.20 × 524,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,002.26x = 1,000,344,299,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,344,299,261.93/1,272,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,432.80

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