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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,163.20, 1,866,244.80 and 995,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,163.20, 1,866,244.80 and 995,331.20 is: 1,492,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,163.20 : 1,866,244.80 = 995,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,163.20/1,866,244.80 = 995,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,163.20x = 1,866,244.80 × 995,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,163.20x = 1,857,531,676,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,531,676,277.76/1,244,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,996.80

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