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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,372.44, 1,947,558.68 and 851,918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,372.44, 1,947,558.68 and 851,918.28 is: 1,277,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,372.44 : 1,947,558.68 = 851,918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,372.44/1,947,558.68 = 851,918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,372.44x = 1,947,558.68 × 851,918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,372.44x = 1,659,160,840,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,160,840,864.67/1,298,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,877.43

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