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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076,023.76, 1,611,935.88 and 838,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076,023.76, 1,611,935.88 and 838,253.12 is: 1,255,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076,023.76 : 1,611,935.88 = 838,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076,023.76/1,611,935.88 = 838,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076,023.76x = 1,611,935.88 × 838,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076,023.76x = 1,351,210,280,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,210,280,649.95/1,076,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,743.91

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