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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,412.21, 1,947,559.88 and 872,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,412.21, 1,947,559.88 and 872,127.64 is: 1,308,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,412.21 : 1,947,559.88 = 872,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,412.21/1,947,559.88 = 872,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,412.21x = 1,947,559.88 × 872,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,412.21x = 1,698,520,801,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,520,801,903.08/1,298,412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,152.21

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