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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211,481.60, 1,817,222.40 and 975,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211,481.60, 1,817,222.40 and 975,285.60 is: 1,462,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211,481.60 : 1,817,222.40 = 975,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211,481.60/1,817,222.40 = 975,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211,481.60x = 1,817,222.40 × 975,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211,481.60x = 1,772,310,838,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,310,838,717.44/1,211,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,928.40

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