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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,512.80, 1,846,705.80 and 875,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228,512.80, 1,846,705.80 and 875,968.40 is: 1,316,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228,512.80 : 1,846,705.80 = 875,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228,512.80/1,846,705.80 = 875,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228,512.80x = 1,846,705.80 × 875,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228,512.80x = 1,617,655,924,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,655,924,896.72/1,228,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,759.52

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