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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173,183.36, 1,760,941.44 and 542,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173,183.36, 1,760,941.44 and 542,238.72 is: 813,897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173,183.36 : 1,760,941.44 = 542,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173,183.36/1,760,941.44 = 542,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173,183.36x = 1,760,941.44 × 542,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173,183.36x = 954,850,632,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,850,632,420.56/1,173,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,897.18

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