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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273,377.72, 1,756,265.40 and 789,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273,377.72, 1,756,265.40 and 789,669.48 is: 1,089,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273,377.72 : 1,756,265.40 = 789,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273,377.72/1,756,265.40 = 789,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273,377.72x = 1,756,265.40 × 789,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273,377.72x = 1,386,869,185,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,869,185,159.99/1,273,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,126.32

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