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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,592.46, 1,964,596.14 and 872,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,592.46, 1,964,596.14 and 872,298.59 is: 1,203,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,592.46 : 1,964,596.14 = 872,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,592.46/1,964,596.14 = 872,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,592.46x = 1,964,596.14 × 872,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,592.46x = 1,713,714,433,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,714,433,018.46/1,423,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,795.67

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