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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,451.70, 1,705,127.40 and 847,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,451.70, 1,705,127.40 and 847,948.79 is: 1,170,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,451.70 : 1,705,127.40 = 847,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,451.70/1,705,127.40 = 847,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,451.70x = 1,705,127.40 × 847,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,451.70x = 1,445,860,707,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,860,707,912.47/1,235,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,309.38

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