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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,238.10, 1,844,257.95 and 668,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228,238.10, 1,844,257.95 and 668,366.10 is: 1,003,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228,238.10 : 1,844,257.95 = 668,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228,238.10/1,844,257.95 = 668,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228,238.10x = 1,844,257.95 × 668,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228,238.10x = 1,232,639,493,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,639,493,435.49/1,228,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,583.50

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