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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436,445.60, 2,154,668.40 and 838,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436,445.60, 2,154,668.40 and 838,082.40 is: 1,257,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436,445.60 : 2,154,668.40 = 838,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436,445.60/2,154,668.40 = 838,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436,445.60x = 2,154,668.40 × 838,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436,445.60x = 1,805,789,663,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,789,663,876.16/1,436,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,123.60

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