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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,400.61, 1,852,188.78 and 791,138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,400.61, 1,852,188.78 and 791,138.98 is: 1,091,580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,400.61 : 1,852,188.78 = 791,138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,400.61/1,852,188.78 = 791,138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,400.61x = 1,852,188.78 × 791,138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,400.61x = 1,465,338,747,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,338,747,458.65/1,342,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,580.81

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