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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,718.23, 1,512,782.10 and 830,783.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,718.23, 1,512,782.10 and 830,783.91 is: 1,245,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,718.23 : 1,512,782.10 = 830,783.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,718.23/1,512,782.10 = 830,783.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,718.23x = 1,512,782.10 × 830,783.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,718.23x = 1,256,795,028,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,795,028,016.01/1,008,718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,932.70

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