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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,250.10, 1,870,875.15 and 538,662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,250.10, 1,870,875.15 and 538,662.10 is: 807,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,250.10 : 1,870,875.15 = 538,662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,250.10/1,870,875.15 = 538,662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,250.10x = 1,870,875.15 × 538,662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,250.10x = 1,007,769,537,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,769,537,136.82/1,247,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,993.15

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