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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,231.80, 1,276,847.70 and 838,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,231.80, 1,276,847.70 and 838,790.20 is: 1,258,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,231.80 : 1,276,847.70 = 838,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,231.80/1,276,847.70 = 838,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,231.80x = 1,276,847.70 × 838,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,231.80x = 1,071,007,337,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,007,337,652.54/851,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,185.30

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