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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,264.86, 1,758,406.50 and 773,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174,264.86, 1,758,406.50 and 773,691.50 is: 1,158,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174,264.86 : 1,758,406.50 = 773,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174,264.86/1,758,406.50 = 773,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174,264.86x = 1,758,406.50 × 773,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174,264.86x = 1,360,464,162,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,464,162,594.75/1,174,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,566.70

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