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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,416.36, 1,838,218.10 and 848,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,416.36, 1,838,218.10 and 848,894.92 is: 1,171,145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,416.36 : 1,838,218.10 = 848,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,416.36/1,838,218.10 = 848,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,416.36x = 1,838,218.10 × 848,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,416.36x = 1,560,454,006,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,454,006,942.05/1,332,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,145.94

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