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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,170.40, 1,848,255.60 and 672,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,170.40, 1,848,255.60 and 672,298.40 is: 1,008,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,170.40 : 1,848,255.60 = 672,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,170.40/1,848,255.60 = 672,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,170.40x = 1,848,255.60 × 672,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,170.40x = 1,242,579,282,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,579,282,671.04/1,232,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,447.60

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