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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173,287.80, 1,761,243.90 and 908,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173,287.80, 1,761,243.90 and 908,223.40 is: 1,363,350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173,287.80 : 1,761,243.90 = 908,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173,287.80/1,761,243.90 = 908,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173,287.80x = 1,761,243.90 × 908,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173,287.80x = 1,599,602,923,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,602,923,087.26/1,173,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,350.85

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