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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127,712, 1,556,099.52 and 618,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127,712, 1,556,099.52 and 618,280.32 is: 853,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127,712 : 1,556,099.52 = 618,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127,712/1,556,099.52 = 618,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127,712x = 1,556,099.52 × 618,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127,712x = 962,105,709,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,105,709,177.45/1,127,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,148.42

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