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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223,265.20, 1,834,897.80 and 971,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223,265.20, 1,834,897.80 and 971,322.80 is: 1,456,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223,265.20 : 1,834,897.80 = 971,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223,265.20/1,834,897.80 = 971,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223,265.20x = 1,834,897.80 × 971,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223,265.20x = 1,782,278,068,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,278,068,809.84/1,223,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,984.20

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