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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,168.34, 1,768,946.82 and 874,746.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,168.34, 1,768,946.82 and 874,746.06 is: 1,205,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,168.34 : 1,768,946.82 = 874,746.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,168.34/1,768,946.82 = 874,746.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,168.34x = 1,768,946.82 × 874,746.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,168.34x = 1,547,379,261,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,379,261,144.53/1,283,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,905.11

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