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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,409.80, 1,781,114.70 and 832,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,409.80, 1,781,114.70 and 832,824.20 is: 1,249,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,409.80 : 1,781,114.70 = 832,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,409.80/1,781,114.70 = 832,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,409.80x = 1,781,114.70 × 832,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,409.80x = 1,483,355,425,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,355,425,135.74/1,187,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,236.30

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