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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245,985.70, 1,868,978.55 and 820,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245,985.70, 1,868,978.55 and 820,832.90 is: 1,231,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245,985.70 : 1,868,978.55 = 820,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245,985.70/1,868,978.55 = 820,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245,985.70x = 1,868,978.55 × 820,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245,985.70x = 1,534,119,083,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,119,083,234.30/1,245,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,249.35

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