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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,707.20, 1,979,560.80 and 847,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319,707.20, 1,979,560.80 and 847,315.20 is: 1,270,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319,707.20 : 1,979,560.80 = 847,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319,707.20/1,979,560.80 = 847,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319,707.20x = 1,979,560.80 × 847,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319,707.20x = 1,677,311,955,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,311,955,164.16/1,319,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,972.80

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