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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373,985.20, 2,060,977.80 and 948,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373,985.20, 2,060,977.80 and 948,832.40 is: 1,423,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373,985.20 : 2,060,977.80 = 948,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373,985.20/2,060,977.80 = 948,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373,985.20x = 2,060,977.80 × 948,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373,985.20x = 1,955,522,512,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,522,512,320.72/1,373,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,248.60

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