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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,026.40, 1,275,227.40 and 738,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,026.40, 1,275,227.40 and 738,177.20 is: 1,106,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,026.40 : 1,275,227.40 = 738,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,026.40/1,275,227.40 = 738,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,026.40x = 1,275,227.40 × 738,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,026.40x = 941,343,791,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,343,791,495.28/851,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,127.60

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