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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,714, 1,758,982.68 and 373,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,714, 1,758,982.68 and 373,963.28 is: 560,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,714 : 1,758,982.68 = 373,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,714/1,758,982.68 = 373,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,714x = 1,758,982.68 × 373,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,714x = 657,794,932,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,794,932,475.99/1,172,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,916.76

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