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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438,233.40, 1,984,859.13 and 826,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438,233.40, 1,984,859.13 and 826,586.20 is: 1,140,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438,233.40 : 1,984,859.13 = 826,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438,233.40/1,984,859.13 = 826,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438,233.40x = 1,984,859.13 × 826,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438,233.40x = 1,640,657,165,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,657,165,802.01/1,438,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,744.73

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