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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,451.44, 1,708,337.15 and 778,836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,451.44, 1,708,337.15 and 778,836.98 is: 1,074,338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,451.44 : 1,708,337.15 = 778,836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,451.44/1,708,337.15 = 778,836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,451.44x = 1,708,337.15 × 778,836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,451.44x = 1,330,516,134,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,516,134,291.94/1,238,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,338.56

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