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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,365.88, 1,709,131.71 and 755,211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,365.88, 1,709,131.71 and 755,211.29 is: 1,042,305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,365.88 : 1,709,131.71 = 755,211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,365.88/1,709,131.71 = 755,211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,365.88x = 1,709,131.71 × 755,211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,365.88x = 1,290,755,554,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,755,554,943.35/1,238,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,305.49

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