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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,733.64, 1,708,166.34 and 875,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,733.64, 1,708,166.34 and 875,991.88 is: 1,207,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,733.64 : 1,708,166.34 = 875,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,733.64/1,708,166.34 = 875,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,733.64x = 1,708,166.34 × 875,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,733.64x = 1,496,339,843,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,339,843,529.32/1,238,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,959.32

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