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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,439.62, 1,710,335.43 and 919,541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,439.62, 1,710,335.43 and 919,541.22 is: 1,265,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,439.62 : 1,710,335.43 = 919,541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,439.62/1,710,335.43 = 919,541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,439.62x = 1,710,335.43 × 919,541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,439.62x = 1,572,723,927,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,723,927,911.42/1,242,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,835.30

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