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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,132.88, 1,758,102.12 and 373,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,132.88, 1,758,102.12 and 373,382.16 is: 560,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,132.88 : 1,758,102.12 = 373,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,132.88/1,758,102.12 = 373,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,132.88x = 1,758,102.12 × 373,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,132.88x = 656,443,967,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,443,967,066.18/1,172,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,042.28

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