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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167,179.28, 1,750,769 and 901,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167,179.28, 1,750,769 and 901,327.56 is: 1,351,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167,179.28 : 1,750,769 = 901,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167,179.28/1,750,769 = 901,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167,179.28x = 1,750,769 × 901,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167,179.28x = 1,578,016,350,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,016,350,893.64/1,167,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,991.40

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