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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302,189.40, 1,952,117.70 and 853,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302,189.40, 1,952,117.70 and 853,125.40 is: 1,278,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302,189.40 : 1,952,117.70 = 853,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302,189.40/1,952,117.70 = 853,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302,189.40x = 1,952,117.70 × 853,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302,189.40x = 1,665,401,193,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,401,193,659.58/1,302,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,923.94

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