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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,372.86, 1,707,372.56 and 802,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,372.86, 1,707,372.56 and 802,019.28 is: 1,105,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,372.86 : 1,707,372.56 = 802,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,372.86/1,707,372.56 = 802,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,372.86x = 1,707,372.56 × 802,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,372.86x = 1,369,345,711,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,345,711,262.96/1,238,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,762.05

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