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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,714.80, 1,782,813.12 and 855,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,714.80, 1,782,813.12 and 855,363.04 is: 1,180,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,714.80 : 1,782,813.12 = 855,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,714.80/1,782,813.12 = 855,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,714.80x = 1,782,813.12 × 855,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,714.80x = 1,524,952,450,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,952,450,075.09/1,291,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,564.36

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