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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,119.36, 1,974,992.24 and 842,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,119.36, 1,974,992.24 and 842,312.08 is: 1,162,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,119.36 : 1,974,992.24 = 842,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,119.36/1,974,992.24 = 842,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,119.36x = 1,974,992.24 × 842,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,119.36x = 1,663,559,821,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,559,821,658.26/1,431,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,418.64

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