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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,455.92, 1,708,343.34 and 778,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,455.92, 1,708,343.34 and 778,841.46 is: 1,074,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,455.92 : 1,708,343.34 = 778,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,455.92/1,708,343.34 = 778,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,455.92x = 1,708,343.34 × 778,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,455.92x = 1,330,528,621,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,528,621,106.88/1,238,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,344.75

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