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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424,519.28, 1,966,023.77 and 812,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424,519.28, 1,966,023.77 and 812,531.88 is: 1,121,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424,519.28 : 1,966,023.77 = 812,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424,519.28/1,966,023.77 = 812,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424,519.28x = 1,966,023.77 × 812,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424,519.28x = 1,597,456,985,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,456,985,900.13/1,424,519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,400.75

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