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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246,729.20, 1,865,428.20 and 826,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246,729.20, 1,865,428.20 and 826,825.20 is: 1,237,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246,729.20 : 1,865,428.20 = 826,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246,729.20/1,865,428.20 = 826,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246,729.20x = 1,865,428.20 × 826,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246,729.20x = 1,542,383,044,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,383,044,550.64/1,246,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,143.60

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