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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,138.24, 1,768,707.36 and 292,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,138.24, 1,768,707.36 and 292,674.24 is: 439,011.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,138.24 : 1,768,707.36 = 292,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,138.24/1,768,707.36 = 292,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,138.24x = 1,768,707.36 × 292,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,138.24x = 517,655,082,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,655,082,370.41/1,179,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,011.36

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