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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,546.80, 1,516,426.20 and 852,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,546.80, 1,516,426.20 and 852,082.80 is: 1,279,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,546.80 : 1,516,426.20 = 852,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,546.80/1,516,426.20 = 852,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,546.80x = 1,516,426.20 × 852,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,546.80x = 1,292,120,682,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,120,682,489.36/1,009,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,901.72

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