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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,048.20, 1,512,072.30 and 830,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,048.20, 1,512,072.30 and 830,755.40 is: 1,246,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,048.20 : 1,512,072.30 = 830,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,048.20/1,512,072.30 = 830,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,048.20x = 1,512,072.30 × 830,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,048.20x = 1,256,162,228,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,162,228,415.42/1,008,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,133.10

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