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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,125.94, 1,758,179.02 and 916,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,125.94, 1,758,179.02 and 916,173.80 is: 1,374,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,125.94 : 1,758,179.02 = 916,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,125.94/1,758,179.02 = 916,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,125.94x = 1,758,179.02 × 916,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,125.94x = 1,610,797,553,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,797,553,833.68/1,172,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,252.97

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