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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,257.40, 1,278,386.10 and 838,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,257.40, 1,278,386.10 and 838,260.60 is: 1,257,390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,257.40 : 1,278,386.10 = 838,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,257.40/1,278,386.10 = 838,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,257.40x = 1,278,386.10 × 838,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,257.40x = 1,071,620,699,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,620,699,217.66/852,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,390.90

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