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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,154.40, 1,855,731.60 and 956,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,154.40, 1,855,731.60 and 956,872.80 is: 1,435,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,154.40 : 1,855,731.60 = 956,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,154.40/1,855,731.60 = 956,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,154.40x = 1,855,731.60 × 956,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,154.40x = 1,775,699,092,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,699,092,140.48/1,237,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,309.20

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