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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,173.60, 1,846,642.80 and 950,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230,173.60, 1,846,642.80 and 950,928.80 is: 1,427,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230,173.60 : 1,846,642.80 = 950,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230,173.60/1,846,642.80 = 950,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230,173.60x = 1,846,642.80 × 950,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230,173.60x = 1,756,025,821,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,025,821,832.64/1,230,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,461.80

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