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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429,171.10, 2,140,953.99 and 828,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429,171.10, 2,140,953.99 and 828,871.46 is: 1,241,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429,171.10 : 2,140,953.99 = 828,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429,171.10/2,140,953.99 = 828,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429,171.10x = 2,140,953.99 × 828,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429,171.10x = 1,774,575,659,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,575,659,484.13/1,429,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,681.74

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