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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,901.44, 1,872,048 and 538,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,901.44, 1,872,048 and 538,131.20 is: 807,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,901.44 : 1,872,048 = 538,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,901.44/1,872,048 = 538,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,901.44x = 1,872,048 × 538,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,901.44x = 1,007,407,436,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,407,436,697.60/1,247,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,281.25

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