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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,344.80, 1,888,906.80 and 838,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,344.80, 1,888,906.80 and 838,330.40 is: 1,255,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,344.80 : 1,888,906.80 = 838,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,344.80/1,888,906.80 = 838,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,344.80x = 1,888,906.80 × 838,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,344.80x = 1,583,527,993,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,527,993,206.72/1,261,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,428.33

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