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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,118.56, 1,758,246.32 and 452,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,118.56, 1,758,246.32 and 452,464 is: 678,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,118.56 : 1,758,246.32 = 452,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,118.56/1,758,246.32 = 452,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,118.56x = 1,758,246.32 × 452,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,118.56x = 795,543,162,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,543,162,932.48/1,172,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,722.43

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