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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,272.20, 1,768,908.30 and 754,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,272.20, 1,768,908.30 and 754,119.40 is: 1,131,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,272.20 : 1,768,908.30 = 754,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,272.20/1,768,908.30 = 754,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,272.20x = 1,768,908.30 × 754,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,272.20x = 1,333,968,065,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,968,065,851.02/1,179,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,179.10

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