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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,121.40, 1,942,931.70 and 821,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294,121.40, 1,942,931.70 and 821,729.40 is: 1,233,705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294,121.40 : 1,942,931.70 = 821,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294,121.40/1,942,931.70 = 821,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294,121.40x = 1,942,931.70 × 821,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294,121.40x = 1,596,564,100,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,564,100,081.98/1,294,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,705.05

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