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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284,717.54, 1,773,742.14 and 826,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284,717.54, 1,773,742.14 and 826,038.12 is: 1,140,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284,717.54 : 1,773,742.14 = 826,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284,717.54/1,773,742.14 = 826,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284,717.54x = 1,773,742.14 × 826,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284,717.54x = 1,465,178,622,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,178,622,690.38/1,284,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,467.52

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