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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,542.80, 1,858,159.80 and 607,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,542.80, 1,858,159.80 and 607,477.20 is: 911,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,542.80 : 1,858,159.80 = 607,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,542.80/1,858,159.80 = 607,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,542.80x = 1,858,159.80 × 607,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,542.80x = 1,128,789,712,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,789,712,456.56/1,238,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,385.31

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