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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209,034.80, 1,817,488.80 and 856,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209,034.80, 1,817,488.80 and 856,490.40 is: 1,287,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209,034.80 : 1,817,488.80 = 856,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209,034.80/1,817,488.80 = 856,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209,034.80x = 1,817,488.80 × 856,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209,034.80x = 1,556,661,709,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,661,709,307.52/1,209,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,524.32

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