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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289,672.89, 1,777,872.75 and 901,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289,672.89, 1,777,872.75 and 901,282.44 is: 1,242,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289,672.89 : 1,777,872.75 = 901,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289,672.89/1,777,872.75 = 901,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289,672.89x = 1,777,872.75 × 901,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289,672.89x = 1,602,365,493,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,365,493,416.72/1,289,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,458.85

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