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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701,175.72, 2,552,129.70 and 848,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701,175.72, 2,552,129.70 and 848,705.80 is: 1,273,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701,175.72 : 2,552,129.70 = 848,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701,175.72/2,552,129.70 = 848,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701,175.72x = 2,552,129.70 × 848,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701,175.72x = 2,166,007,278,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,007,278,742.26/1,701,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,241.35

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