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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,218.96, 1,262,929.04 and 758,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,218.96, 1,262,929.04 and 758,358.26 is: 1,142,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,218.96 : 1,262,929.04 = 758,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,218.96/1,262,929.04 = 758,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,218.96x = 1,262,929.04 × 758,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,218.96x = 957,752,663,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,752,663,437.20/838,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,604.40

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