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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248,619.96, 1,722,673.80 and 812,838.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248,619.96, 1,722,673.80 and 812,838.34 is: 1,121,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248,619.96 : 1,722,673.80 = 812,838.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248,619.96/1,722,673.80 = 812,838.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248,619.96x = 1,722,673.80 × 812,838.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248,619.96x = 1,400,255,311,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,255,311,953.49/1,248,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,442.36

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