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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,374.86, 1,707,375.32 and 802,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,374.86, 1,707,375.32 and 802,021.28 is: 1,105,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,374.86 : 1,707,375.32 = 802,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,374.86/1,707,375.32 = 802,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,374.86x = 1,707,375.32 × 802,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,374.86x = 1,369,351,339,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,351,339,586.81/1,238,374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,764.81

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