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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,230.56, 1,708,034.20 and 778,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,230.56, 1,708,034.20 and 778,617.72 is: 1,074,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,230.56 : 1,708,034.20 = 778,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,230.56/1,708,034.20 = 778,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,230.56x = 1,708,034.20 × 778,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,230.56x = 1,329,905,694,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,905,694,486.02/1,238,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,037.21

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