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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,234.40, 1,978,851.60 and 899,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319,234.40, 1,978,851.60 and 899,330.40 is: 1,348,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319,234.40 : 1,978,851.60 = 899,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319,234.40/1,978,851.60 = 899,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319,234.40x = 1,978,851.60 × 899,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319,234.40x = 1,779,641,400,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,641,400,968.64/1,319,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,995.60

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