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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,281.40, 1,871,796.90 and 799,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,281.40, 1,871,796.90 and 799,092.20 is: 1,199,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,281.40 : 1,871,796.90 = 799,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,281.40/1,871,796.90 = 799,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,281.40x = 1,871,796.90 × 799,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,281.40x = 1,495,738,302,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,738,302,774.18/1,247,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,198.76

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