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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,537.20, 1,551,805.80 and 916,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,537.20, 1,551,805.80 and 916,439.20 is: 1,374,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,537.20 : 1,551,805.80 = 916,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,537.20/1,551,805.80 = 916,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,537.20x = 1,551,805.80 × 916,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,537.20x = 1,422,135,665,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,135,665,907.36/1,034,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,658.80

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