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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211,446.80, 1,817,170.20 and 838,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211,446.80, 1,817,170.20 and 838,198.80 is: 1,257,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211,446.80 : 1,817,170.20 = 838,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211,446.80/1,817,170.20 = 838,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211,446.80x = 1,817,170.20 × 838,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211,446.80x = 1,523,149,881,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,149,881,035.76/1,211,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,298.20

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