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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,153.20, 1,948,729.80 and 820,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,153.20, 1,948,729.80 and 820,856.30 is: 1,231,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,153.20 : 1,948,729.80 = 820,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,153.20/1,948,729.80 = 820,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,153.20x = 1,948,729.80 × 820,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,153.20x = 1,599,627,133,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,627,133,327.74/1,299,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,284.45

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