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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,921.86, 1,756,073.52 and 791,351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,921.86, 1,756,073.52 and 791,351.10 is: 1,185,804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,921.86 : 1,756,073.52 = 791,351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,921.86/1,756,073.52 = 791,351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,921.86x = 1,756,073.52 × 791,351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,921.86x = 1,389,670,711,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,670,711,732.87/1,171,921.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,804.92

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