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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,256.73, 1,838,402.54 and 788,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,256.73, 1,838,402.54 and 788,297.20 is: 1,087,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,256.73 : 1,838,402.54 = 788,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,256.73/1,838,402.54 = 788,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,256.73x = 1,838,402.54 × 788,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,256.73x = 1,449,207,574,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,207,574,754.89/1,332,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,784.02

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