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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222,541.60, 1,832,062.80 and 848,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222,541.60, 1,832,062.80 and 848,127.20 is: 1,270,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222,541.60 : 1,832,062.80 = 848,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222,541.60/1,832,062.80 = 848,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222,541.60x = 1,832,062.80 × 848,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222,541.60x = 1,553,822,292,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,822,292,788.16/1,222,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,977.03

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