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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,143.38, 1,250,181.86 and 769,364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,143.38, 1,250,181.86 and 769,364.66 is: 1,147,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,143.38 : 1,250,181.86 = 769,364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,143.38/1,250,181.86 = 769,364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,143.38x = 1,250,181.86 × 769,364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,143.38x = 961,845,741,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,845,741,657.07/838,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,590.93

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