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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,273.20, 1,768,909.80 and 754,120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,273.20, 1,768,909.80 and 754,120.40 is: 1,131,180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,273.20 : 1,768,909.80 = 754,120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,273.20/1,768,909.80 = 754,120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,273.20x = 1,768,909.80 × 754,120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,273.20x = 1,333,970,965,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,970,965,939.92/1,179,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,180.60

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