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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175,231.60, 1,762,847.40 and 843,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175,231.60, 1,762,847.40 and 843,455.60 is: 1,265,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175,231.60 : 1,762,847.40 = 843,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175,231.60/1,762,847.40 = 843,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175,231.60x = 1,762,847.40 × 843,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175,231.60x = 1,486,883,511,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,883,511,475.44/1,175,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,183.40

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