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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,223.80, 1,917,335.70 and 806,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,223.80, 1,917,335.70 and 806,998.20 is: 1,210,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,223.80 : 1,917,335.70 = 806,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,223.80/1,917,335.70 = 806,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,223.80x = 1,917,335.70 × 806,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,223.80x = 1,547,286,458,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,286,458,695.74/1,278,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,497.30

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