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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,111.80, 1,821,167.70 and 859,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,111.80, 1,821,167.70 and 859,526.20 is: 1,289,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,111.80 : 1,821,167.70 = 859,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,111.80/1,821,167.70 = 859,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,111.80x = 1,821,167.70 × 859,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,111.80x = 1,565,341,352,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,341,352,743.74/1,214,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,289.30

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