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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,274.80, 2,656,912.20 and 872,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,274.80, 2,656,912.20 and 872,855.20 is: 1,309,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,274.80 : 2,656,912.20 = 872,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,274.80/2,656,912.20 = 872,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,274.80x = 2,656,912.20 × 872,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,274.80x = 2,319,099,629,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,099,629,713.44/1,771,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,282.80

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