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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207,473.40, 1,811,210.10 and 853,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207,473.40, 1,811,210.10 and 853,179.40 is: 1,279,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207,473.40 : 1,811,210.10 = 853,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207,473.40/1,811,210.10 = 853,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207,473.40x = 1,811,210.10 × 853,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207,473.40x = 1,545,287,146,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,287,146,391.94/1,207,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,769.10

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