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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,292.40, 1,857,438.60 and 958,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,292.40, 1,857,438.60 and 958,010.80 is: 1,437,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,292.40 : 1,857,438.60 = 958,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,292.40/1,857,438.60 = 958,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,292.40x = 1,857,438.60 × 958,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,292.40x = 1,779,446,239,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,446,239,136.88/1,238,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,016.20

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