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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302,652.80, 1,955,728.80 and 831,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302,652.80, 1,955,728.80 and 831,427.20 is: 1,248,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302,652.80 : 1,955,728.80 = 831,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302,652.80/1,955,728.80 = 831,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302,652.80x = 1,955,728.80 × 831,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302,652.80x = 1,626,046,120,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,046,120,143.36/1,302,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,257.49

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