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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,435.80, 1,948,862.10 and 853,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,435.80, 1,948,862.10 and 853,287.80 is: 1,279,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,435.80 : 1,948,862.10 = 853,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,435.80/1,948,862.10 = 853,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,435.80x = 1,948,862.10 × 853,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,435.80x = 1,662,940,253,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,940,253,812.38/1,299,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,740.22

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