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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282,552.32, 1,768,711.68 and 956,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282,552.32, 1,768,711.68 and 956,585.76 is: 1,319,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282,552.32 : 1,768,711.68 = 956,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282,552.32/1,768,711.68 = 956,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282,552.32x = 1,768,711.68 × 956,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282,552.32x = 1,691,924,406,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,924,406,633.68/1,282,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,185.49

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