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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127,357.80, 1,555,851.78 and 618,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127,357.80, 1,555,851.78 and 618,159.40 is: 853,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127,357.80 : 1,555,851.78 = 618,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127,357.80/1,555,851.78 = 618,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127,357.80x = 1,555,851.78 × 618,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127,357.80x = 961,764,402,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,764,402,813.73/1,127,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,113.72

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