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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377,179.70, 2,065,769.55 and 838,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377,179.70, 2,065,769.55 and 838,302.90 is: 1,257,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377,179.70 : 2,065,769.55 = 838,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377,179.70/2,065,769.55 = 838,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377,179.70x = 2,065,769.55 × 838,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377,179.70x = 1,731,740,604,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,740,604,496.70/1,377,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,454.35

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