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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,871.09, 1,759,445.15 and 373,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,871.09, 1,759,445.15 and 373,872.51 is: 560,852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,871.09 : 1,759,445.15 = 373,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,871.09/1,759,445.15 = 373,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,871.09x = 1,759,445.15 × 373,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,871.09x = 657,808,172,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,808,172,568.46/1,172,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,852.92

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