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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381,439.88, 1,905,881.40 and 837,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381,439.88, 1,905,881.40 and 837,183.06 is: 1,155,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381,439.88 : 1,905,881.40 = 837,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381,439.88/1,905,881.40 = 837,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381,439.88x = 1,905,881.40 × 837,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381,439.88x = 1,595,571,622,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,571,622,449.08/1,381,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,006.20

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