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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,449.30, 1,555,049.55 and 828,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,449.30, 1,555,049.55 and 828,497.30 is: 1,240,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,449.30 : 1,555,049.55 = 828,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,449.30/1,555,049.55 = 828,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,449.30x = 1,555,049.55 × 828,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,449.30x = 1,288,354,353,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,354,353,541.22/1,038,449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,652.15

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