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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,632.80, 1,949,157.60 and 853,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,632.80, 1,949,157.60 and 853,484.80 is: 1,280,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,632.80 : 1,949,157.60 = 853,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,632.80/1,949,157.60 = 853,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,632.80x = 1,949,157.60 × 853,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,632.80x = 1,663,576,384,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,576,384,404.48/1,299,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,035.70

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