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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340,273.36, 1,849,846.26 and 796,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340,273.36, 1,849,846.26 and 796,304.43 is: 1,099,059.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340,273.36 : 1,849,846.26 = 796,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340,273.36/1,849,846.26 = 796,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340,273.36x = 1,849,846.26 × 796,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340,273.36x = 1,473,040,771,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,040,771,656.93/1,340,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,059.95

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