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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,484.55, 1,624,881.88 and 916,915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178,484.55, 1,624,881.88 and 916,915.91 is: 1,264,233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178,484.55 : 1,624,881.88 = 916,915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178,484.55/1,624,881.88 = 916,915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178,484.55x = 1,624,881.88 × 916,915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178,484.55x = 1,489,880,037,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,880,037,226.01/1,178,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,233.83

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