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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,481.20, 1,855,972.20 and 916,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,481.20, 1,855,972.20 and 916,117.40 is: 1,372,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,481.20 : 1,855,972.20 = 916,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,481.20/1,855,972.20 = 916,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,481.20x = 1,855,972.20 × 916,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,481.20x = 1,700,288,426,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,288,426,336.28/1,238,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,881.90

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