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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,231.90, 1,944,347.85 and 848,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296,231.90, 1,944,347.85 and 848,334.30 is: 1,272,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296,231.90 : 1,944,347.85 = 848,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296,231.90/1,944,347.85 = 848,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296,231.90x = 1,944,347.85 × 848,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296,231.90x = 1,649,456,972,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,456,972,286.26/1,296,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,501.45

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