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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127,721, 1,556,111.94 and 618,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127,721, 1,556,111.94 and 618,289.32 is: 853,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127,721 : 1,556,111.94 = 618,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127,721/1,556,111.94 = 618,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127,721x = 1,556,111.94 × 618,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127,721x = 962,127,393,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,127,393,226.48/1,127,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,160.84

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