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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,364.10, 1,857,546.15 and 879,641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,364.10, 1,857,546.15 and 879,641.43 is: 1,319,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,364.10 : 1,857,546.15 = 879,641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,364.10/1,857,546.15 = 879,641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,364.10x = 1,857,546.15 × 879,641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,364.10x = 1,633,974,551,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,974,551,676.99/1,238,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,462.15

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