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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144,368.72, 1,578,863.52 and 660,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144,368.72, 1,578,863.52 and 660,870 is: 911,789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144,368.72 : 1,578,863.52 = 660,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144,368.72/1,578,863.52 = 660,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144,368.72x = 1,578,863.52 × 660,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144,368.72x = 1,043,423,534,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,423,534,462.40/1,144,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,789.63

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