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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,041.70, 1,768,562.55 and 431,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,041.70, 1,768,562.55 and 431,379.30 is: 647,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,041.70 : 1,768,562.55 = 431,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,041.70/1,768,562.55 = 431,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,041.70x = 1,768,562.55 × 431,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,041.70x = 762,921,274,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,921,274,825.22/1,179,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,068.95

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