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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087,041.80, 1,630,562.70 and 838,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087,041.80, 1,630,562.70 and 838,209.80 is: 1,257,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087,041.80 : 1,630,562.70 = 838,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087,041.80/1,630,562.70 = 838,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087,041.80x = 1,630,562.70 × 838,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087,041.80x = 1,366,753,634,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,753,634,654.46/1,087,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,314.70

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