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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175,992.40, 1,762,174.20 and 875,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175,992.40, 1,762,174.20 and 875,061.20 is: 1,311,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175,992.40 : 1,762,174.20 = 875,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175,992.40/1,762,174.20 = 875,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175,992.40x = 1,762,174.20 × 875,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175,992.40x = 1,542,010,270,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,010,270,061.04/1,175,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,241.70

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