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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,298.76, 1,963,958.31 and 850,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,298.76, 1,963,958.31 and 850,217.28 is: 1,173,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,298.76 : 1,963,958.31 = 850,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,298.76/1,963,958.31 = 850,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,298.76x = 1,963,958.31 × 850,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,298.76x = 1,669,791,292,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,791,292,361.60/1,423,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,183.97

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