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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,852.40, 1,375,278.60 and 838,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,852.40, 1,375,278.60 and 838,055.60 is: 1,257,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,852.40 : 1,375,278.60 = 838,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,852.40/1,375,278.60 = 838,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,852.40x = 1,375,278.60 × 838,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,852.40x = 1,152,559,932,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,559,932,290.16/916,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,083.40

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