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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,349.61, 1,764,762.33 and 826,640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,349.61, 1,764,762.33 and 826,640.61 is: 1,140,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,349.61 : 1,764,762.33 = 826,640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,349.61/1,764,762.33 = 826,640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,349.61x = 1,764,762.33 × 826,640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,349.61x = 1,458,824,208,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,824,208,976.22/1,279,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,285.81

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