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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,145.80, 1,917,218.70 and 806,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,145.80, 1,917,218.70 and 806,920.20 is: 1,210,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,145.80 : 1,917,218.70 = 806,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,145.80/1,917,218.70 = 806,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,145.80x = 1,917,218.70 × 806,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,145.80x = 1,547,042,496,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,042,496,847.74/1,278,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,380.30

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