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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,229.40, 1,979,621.70 and 871,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319,229.40, 1,979,621.70 and 871,245.40 is: 1,307,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319,229.40 : 1,979,621.70 = 871,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319,229.40/1,979,621.70 = 871,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319,229.40x = 1,979,621.70 × 871,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319,229.40x = 1,724,736,299,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,736,299,865.18/1,319,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,381.64

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