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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,362.30, 2,047,080.12 and 838,878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483,362.30, 2,047,080.12 and 838,878.50 is: 1,157,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483,362.30 : 2,047,080.12 = 838,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483,362.30/2,047,080.12 = 838,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483,362.30x = 2,047,080.12 × 838,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483,362.30x = 1,717,251,500,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,251,500,445.42/1,483,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,675.03

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