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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,074.24, 1,758,376.50 and 373,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,074.24, 1,758,376.50 and 373,401.28 is: 560,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,074.24 : 1,758,376.50 = 373,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,074.24/1,758,376.50 = 373,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,074.24x = 1,758,376.50 × 373,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,074.24x = 656,580,035,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,580,035,821.92/1,172,074.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,186.39

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