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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,271.20, 1,768,906.80 and 754,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,271.20, 1,768,906.80 and 754,118.40 is: 1,131,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,271.20 : 1,768,906.80 = 754,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,271.20/1,768,906.80 = 754,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,271.20x = 1,768,906.80 × 754,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,271.20x = 1,333,965,165,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,965,165,765.12/1,179,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,177.60

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