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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,617.98, 1,782,679.64 and 855,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,617.98, 1,782,679.64 and 855,265.72 is: 1,180,430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,617.98 : 1,782,679.64 = 855,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,617.98/1,782,679.64 = 855,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,617.98x = 1,782,679.64 × 855,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,617.98x = 1,524,664,785,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,664,785,833.94/1,291,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,430.13

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