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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,575.80, 1,947,863.70 and 820,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,575.80, 1,947,863.70 and 820,278.90 is: 1,230,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,575.80 : 1,947,863.70 = 820,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,575.80/1,947,863.70 = 820,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,575.80x = 1,947,863.70 × 820,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,575.80x = 1,597,791,493,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,791,493,185.93/1,298,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,418.35

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