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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245,314.20, 1,867,971.30 and 820,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245,314.20, 1,867,971.30 and 820,161.40 is: 1,230,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245,314.20 : 1,867,971.30 = 820,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245,314.20/1,867,971.30 = 820,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245,314.20x = 1,867,971.30 × 820,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245,314.20x = 1,532,037,956,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,037,956,567.82/1,245,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,242.10

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