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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,661.40, 1,374,992.10 and 837,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,661.40, 1,374,992.10 and 837,864.60 is: 1,256,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,661.40 : 1,374,992.10 = 837,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,661.40/1,374,992.10 = 837,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,661.40x = 1,374,992.10 × 837,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,661.40x = 1,152,057,205,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,057,205,869.66/916,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,796.90

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