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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,761.93, 1,836,605.81 and 872,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,761.93, 1,836,605.81 and 872,709.77 is: 1,203,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,761.93 : 1,836,605.81 = 872,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,761.93/1,836,605.81 = 872,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,761.93x = 1,836,605.81 × 872,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,761.93x = 1,602,823,834,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,823,834,025.76/1,331,761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,536.31

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