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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,273.80, 1,557,410.70 and 828,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,273.80, 1,557,410.70 and 828,321.80 is: 1,242,482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,273.80 : 1,557,410.70 = 828,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,273.80/1,557,410.70 = 828,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,273.80x = 1,557,410.70 × 828,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,273.80x = 1,290,037,234,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,037,234,363.26/1,038,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,482.70

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