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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,644.40, 1,853,466.60 and 970,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,644.40, 1,853,466.60 and 970,223.60 is: 1,455,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,644.40 : 1,853,466.60 = 970,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,644.40/1,853,466.60 = 970,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,644.40x = 1,853,466.60 × 970,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,644.40x = 1,798,277,037,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,277,037,131.76/1,235,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,335.40

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