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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014,001.40, 1,521,002.10 and 848,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014,001.40, 1,521,002.10 and 848,113.40 is: 1,272,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014,001.40 : 1,521,002.10 = 848,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014,001.40/1,521,002.10 = 848,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014,001.40x = 1,521,002.10 × 848,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014,001.40x = 1,289,982,262,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,982,262,438.14/1,014,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,170.10

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