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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,243.21, 1,758,345.62 and 373,513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,243.21, 1,758,345.62 and 373,513.95 is: 560,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,243.21 : 1,758,345.62 = 373,513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,243.21/1,758,345.62 = 373,513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,243.21x = 1,758,345.62 × 373,513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,243.21x = 656,766,616,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,766,616,123.83/1,172,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,264.81

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