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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,212.40, 1,764,736.20 and 706,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,212.40, 1,764,736.20 and 706,237.20 is: 1,056,910.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,212.40 : 1,764,736.20 = 706,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,212.40/1,764,736.20 = 706,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,212.40x = 1,764,736.20 × 706,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,212.40x = 1,246,322,352,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,322,352,626.64/1,179,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,910.83

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