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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701,263.20, 2,551,894.80 and 859,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701,263.20, 2,551,894.80 and 859,705.60 is: 1,289,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701,263.20 : 2,551,894.80 = 859,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701,263.20/2,551,894.80 = 859,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701,263.20x = 2,551,894.80 × 859,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701,263.20x = 2,193,878,250,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,878,250,170.88/1,701,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,558.40

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