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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127,722, 1,556,113.32 and 618,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127,722, 1,556,113.32 and 618,290.32 is: 853,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127,722 : 1,556,113.32 = 618,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127,722/1,556,113.32 = 618,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127,722x = 1,556,113.32 × 618,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127,722x = 962,129,802,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,129,802,579.06/1,127,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,162.22

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