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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,193.91, 1,755,351 and 328,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,193.91, 1,755,351 and 328,811.27 is: 493,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,193.91 : 1,755,351 = 328,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,193.91/1,755,351 = 328,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,193.91x = 1,755,351 × 328,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,193.91x = 577,179,182,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,179,182,829.02/1,170,193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,233.80

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