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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,887.82, 1,780,957.38 and 908,725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,887.82, 1,780,957.38 and 908,725.42 is: 1,252,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,887.82 : 1,780,957.38 = 908,725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,887.82/1,780,957.38 = 908,725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,887.82x = 1,780,957.38 × 908,725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,887.82x = 1,618,401,243,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,401,243,142.60/1,291,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,741.31

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