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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,708.80, 1,768,063.20 and 390,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178,708.80, 1,768,063.20 and 390,740.80 is: 586,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178,708.80 : 1,768,063.20 = 390,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178,708.80/1,768,063.20 = 390,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178,708.80x = 1,768,063.20 × 390,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178,708.80x = 690,854,429,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,854,429,218.56/1,178,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,111.20

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