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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,064.32, 1,852,109.76 and 832,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,064.32, 1,852,109.76 and 832,930.72 is: 1,149,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,064.32 : 1,852,109.76 = 832,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,064.32/1,852,109.76 = 832,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,064.32x = 1,852,109.76 × 832,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,064.32x = 1,542,679,115,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,679,115,915.83/1,342,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,482.25

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