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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,521.42, 1,765,022.92 and 933,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,521.42, 1,765,022.92 and 933,970.46 is: 1,289,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,521.42 : 1,765,022.92 = 933,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,521.42/1,765,022.92 = 933,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,521.42x = 1,765,022.92 × 933,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,521.42x = 1,648,479,257,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,479,257,342.90/1,278,521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,363.82

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