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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,273.44, 1,614,968 and 633,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,273.44, 1,614,968 and 633,729.44 is: 874,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,273.44 : 1,614,968 = 633,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,273.44/1,614,968 = 633,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,273.44x = 1,614,968 × 633,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,273.44x = 1,023,452,766,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,452,766,257.92/1,170,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,541.57

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