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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347,143.70, 2,020,715.55 and 868,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347,143.70, 2,020,715.55 and 868,846.80 is: 1,303,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347,143.70 : 2,020,715.55 = 868,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347,143.70/2,020,715.55 = 868,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347,143.70x = 2,020,715.55 × 868,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347,143.70x = 1,755,692,239,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,692,239,327.74/1,347,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,270.20

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