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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245,529.20, 1,868,293.80 and 996,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245,529.20, 1,868,293.80 and 996,697.20 is: 1,495,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245,529.20 : 1,868,293.80 = 996,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245,529.20/1,868,293.80 = 996,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245,529.20x = 1,868,293.80 × 996,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245,529.20x = 1,862,123,199,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,123,199,237.36/1,245,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,045.80

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