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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,762.64, 1,774,408.20 and 855,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285,762.64, 1,774,408.20 and 855,352.40 is: 1,180,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285,762.64 : 1,774,408.20 = 855,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285,762.64/1,774,408.20 = 855,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285,762.64x = 1,774,408.20 × 855,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285,762.64x = 1,517,744,312,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,744,312,449.68/1,285,762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,423.40

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