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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,251.60, 1,557,043.80 and 801,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,251.60, 1,557,043.80 and 801,638.80 is: 1,203,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,251.60 : 1,557,043.80 = 801,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,251.60/1,557,043.80 = 801,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,251.60x = 1,557,043.80 × 801,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,251.60x = 1,248,186,723,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,186,723,379.44/1,037,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,359.65

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