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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,614.99, 1,782,675.50 and 855,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,614.99, 1,782,675.50 and 855,262.72 is: 1,180,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,614.99 : 1,782,675.50 = 855,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,614.99/1,782,675.50 = 855,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,614.99x = 1,782,675.50 × 855,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,614.99x = 1,524,655,897,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,655,897,007.36/1,291,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,425.99

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