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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,421.30, 1,951,840.35 and 855,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,421.30, 1,951,840.35 and 855,273.30 is: 1,282,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,421.30 : 1,951,840.35 = 855,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,421.30/1,951,840.35 = 855,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,421.30x = 1,951,840.35 × 855,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,421.30x = 1,669,356,937,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,356,937,217.66/1,301,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,718.32

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