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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225,106.88, 1,691,060.40 and 838,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225,106.88, 1,691,060.40 and 838,153.68 is: 1,156,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225,106.88 : 1,691,060.40 = 838,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225,106.88/1,691,060.40 = 838,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225,106.88x = 1,691,060.40 × 838,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225,106.88x = 1,417,368,497,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,368,497,362.27/1,225,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,934.57

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