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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,438.50, 1,760,229.32 and 952,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,438.50, 1,760,229.32 and 952,588.02 is: 1,314,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,438.50 : 1,760,229.32 = 952,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,438.50/1,760,229.32 = 952,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,438.50x = 1,760,229.32 × 952,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,438.50x = 1,676,773,362,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,773,362,684.75/1,275,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,664.22

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