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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,117.60, 1,737,176.40 and 878,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,117.60, 1,737,176.40 and 878,181.60 is: 1,317,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,117.60 : 1,737,176.40 = 878,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,117.60/1,737,176.40 = 878,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,117.60x = 1,737,176.40 × 878,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,117.60x = 1,525,556,350,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,556,350,434.24/1,158,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,272.40

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