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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145,463.20, 1,718,194.80 and 958,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145,463.20, 1,718,194.80 and 958,839.20 is: 1,438,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145,463.20 : 1,718,194.80 = 958,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145,463.20/1,718,194.80 = 958,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145,463.20x = 1,718,194.80 × 958,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145,463.20x = 1,647,472,527,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,472,527,476.16/1,145,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,258.80

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