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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229,542.20, 1,844,313.30 and 870,819.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229,542.20, 1,844,313.30 and 870,819.53 is: 1,306,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229,542.20 : 1,844,313.30 = 870,819.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229,542.20/1,844,313.30 = 870,819.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229,542.20x = 1,844,313.30 × 870,819.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229,542.20x = 1,606,064,031,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,064,031,857.18/1,229,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,229.29

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