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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,389.14, 1,760,161.33 and 952,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,389.14, 1,760,161.33 and 952,538.73 is: 1,314,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,389.14 : 1,760,161.33 = 952,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,389.14/1,760,161.33 = 952,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,389.14x = 1,760,161.33 × 952,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,389.14x = 1,676,621,837,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,621,837,873.31/1,275,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,596.29

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