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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,430.60, 1,855,853.02 and 853,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,430.60, 1,855,853.02 and 853,784.62 is: 1,279,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,430.60 : 1,855,853.02 = 853,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,430.60/1,855,853.02 = 853,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,430.60x = 1,855,853.02 × 853,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,430.60x = 1,584,498,757,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,498,757,081.61/1,238,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,440.90

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