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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,389.27, 1,760,161.50 and 952,538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,389.27, 1,760,161.50 and 952,538.86 is: 1,314,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,389.27 : 1,760,161.50 = 952,538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,389.27/1,760,161.50 = 952,538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,389.27x = 1,760,161.50 × 952,538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,389.27x = 1,676,622,228,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,622,228,625.89/1,275,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,596.47

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