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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,471.66, 1,908,205.29 and 514,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,471.66, 1,908,205.29 and 514,170.18 is: 771,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,471.66 : 1,908,205.29 = 514,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,471.66/1,908,205.29 = 514,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,471.66x = 1,908,205.29 × 514,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,471.66x = 981,142,257,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,142,257,436.25/1,272,471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,052.35

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