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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,712, 1,758,979.68 and 373,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,712, 1,758,979.68 and 373,961.28 is: 560,913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,712 : 1,758,979.68 = 373,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,712/1,758,979.68 = 373,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,712x = 1,758,979.68 × 373,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,712x = 657,790,292,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,790,292,626.79/1,172,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,913.76

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