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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224,145.60, 1,836,218.40 and 867,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224,145.60, 1,836,218.40 and 867,227.20 is: 1,300,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224,145.60 : 1,836,218.40 = 867,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224,145.60/1,836,218.40 = 867,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224,145.60x = 1,836,218.40 × 867,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224,145.60x = 1,592,418,541,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,418,541,620.48/1,224,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,840.80

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