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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,905.52, 1,848,443.10 and 853,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,905.52, 1,848,443.10 and 853,408.72 is: 1,280,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,905.52 : 1,848,443.10 = 853,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,905.52/1,848,443.10 = 853,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,905.52x = 1,848,443.10 × 853,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,905.52x = 1,577,477,459,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,477,459,963.83/1,231,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,518.22

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