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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,734.64, 1,708,167.72 and 875,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,734.64, 1,708,167.72 and 875,992.88 is: 1,207,960.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,734.64 : 1,708,167.72 = 875,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,734.64/1,708,167.72 = 875,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,734.64x = 1,708,167.72 × 875,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,734.64x = 1,496,342,760,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,342,760,565.83/1,238,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,960.70

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