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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,312.80, 1,866,469.20 and 846,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,312.80, 1,866,469.20 and 846,181.60 is: 1,269,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,312.80 : 1,866,469.20 = 846,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,312.80/1,866,469.20 = 846,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,312.80x = 1,866,469.20 × 846,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,312.80x = 1,579,371,894,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,371,894,006.72/1,244,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,272.40

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