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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547,575.20, 2,321,362.80 and 838,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547,575.20, 2,321,362.80 and 838,987.20 is: 1,258,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547,575.20 : 2,321,362.80 = 838,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547,575.20/2,321,362.80 = 838,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547,575.20x = 2,321,362.80 × 838,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547,575.20x = 1,947,593,675,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,593,675,756.16/1,547,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,480.80

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