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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,223.40, 1,853,007.90 and 525,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,223.40, 1,853,007.90 and 525,245.80 is: 787,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,223.40 : 1,853,007.90 = 525,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,223.40/1,853,007.90 = 525,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,223.40x = 1,853,007.90 × 525,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,223.40x = 973,284,616,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,284,616,841.82/1,235,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,942.18

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