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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,176.40, 1,768,764.60 and 326,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,176.40, 1,768,764.60 and 326,246.40 is: 489,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,176.40 : 1,768,764.60 = 326,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,176.40/1,768,764.60 = 326,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,176.40x = 1,768,764.60 × 326,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,176.40x = 577,053,083,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,053,083,197.44/1,179,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,369.60

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