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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,129.59, 1,756,869.35 and 372,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,129.59, 1,756,869.35 and 372,437.19 is: 558,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,129.59 : 1,756,869.35 = 372,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,129.59/1,756,869.35 = 372,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,129.59x = 1,756,869.35 × 372,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,129.59x = 654,323,482,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,323,482,048.94/1,171,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,711.42

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