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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,254.05, 1,708,066.72 and 778,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,254.05, 1,708,066.72 and 778,640.96 is: 1,074,069.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,254.05 : 1,708,066.72 = 778,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,254.05/1,708,066.72 = 778,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,254.05x = 1,708,066.72 × 778,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,254.05x = 1,329,970,710,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,970,710,604.85/1,238,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,069.34

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