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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,340.80, 1,892,011.20 and 908,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,340.80, 1,892,011.20 and 908,828.80 is: 1,363,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,340.80 : 1,892,011.20 = 908,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,340.80/1,892,011.20 = 908,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,340.80x = 1,892,011.20 × 908,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,340.80x = 1,719,514,268,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,514,268,482.56/1,261,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,243.20

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