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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,004.80, 1,557,007.20 and 828,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,004.80, 1,557,007.20 and 828,052.80 is: 1,242,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,004.80 : 1,557,007.20 = 828,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,004.80/1,557,007.20 = 828,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,004.80x = 1,557,007.20 × 828,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,004.80x = 1,289,284,171,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,284,171,580.16/1,038,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,079.20

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