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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,389.21, 1,760,161.42 and 952,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,389.21, 1,760,161.42 and 952,538.80 is: 1,314,596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,389.21 : 1,760,161.42 = 952,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,389.21/1,760,161.42 = 952,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,389.21x = 1,760,161.42 × 952,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,389.21x = 1,676,622,046,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,622,046,813.10/1,275,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,596.39

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