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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,186.24, 1,758,544.56 and 373,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,186.24, 1,758,544.56 and 373,513.28 is: 560,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,186.24 : 1,758,544.56 = 373,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,186.24/1,758,544.56 = 373,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,186.24x = 1,758,544.56 × 373,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,186.24x = 656,839,746,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,839,746,631.76/1,172,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,354.43

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