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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,336.80, 1,888,894.80 and 838,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,336.80, 1,888,894.80 and 838,322.40 is: 1,255,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,336.80 : 1,888,894.80 = 838,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,336.80/1,888,894.80 = 838,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,336.80x = 1,888,894.80 × 838,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,336.80x = 1,583,502,822,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,502,822,083.52/1,261,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,416.33

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