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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,279.51, 1,756,919.26 and 372,561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,279.51, 1,756,919.26 and 372,561.19 is: 558,841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,279.51 : 1,756,919.26 = 372,561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,279.51/1,756,919.26 = 372,561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,279.51x = 1,756,919.26 × 372,561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,279.51x = 654,559,930,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,559,930,239.52/1,171,279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,841.78

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