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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,807.40, 1,858,211.10 and 958,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,807.40, 1,858,211.10 and 958,871.40 is: 1,438,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,807.40 : 1,858,211.10 = 958,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,807.40/1,858,211.10 = 958,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,807.40x = 1,858,211.10 × 958,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,807.40x = 1,781,785,478,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,785,478,952.54/1,238,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,307.10

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