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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,251.60, 1,942,877.40 and 797,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295,251.60, 1,942,877.40 and 797,587.60 is: 1,196,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295,251.60 : 1,942,877.40 = 797,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295,251.60/1,942,877.40 = 797,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295,251.60x = 1,942,877.40 × 797,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295,251.60x = 1,549,614,922,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,614,922,560.24/1,295,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,381.40

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