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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429,170.60, 2,140,953.24 and 828,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429,170.60, 2,140,953.24 and 828,870.96 is: 1,241,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429,170.60 : 2,140,953.24 = 828,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429,170.60/2,140,953.24 = 828,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429,170.60x = 2,140,953.24 × 828,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429,170.60x = 1,774,573,967,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,573,967,353.91/1,429,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,680.99

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