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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049,717.76, 1,449,307.72 and 807,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049,717.76, 1,449,307.72 and 807,573.12 is: 1,114,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049,717.76 : 1,449,307.72 = 807,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049,717.76/1,449,307.72 = 807,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049,717.76x = 1,449,307.72 × 807,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049,717.76x = 1,170,421,957,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,421,957,280.49/1,049,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,987.29

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