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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,839.16, 1,761,755.49 and 937,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179,839.16, 1,761,755.49 and 937,230 is: 1,399,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179,839.16 : 1,761,755.49 = 937,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179,839.16/1,761,755.49 = 937,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179,839.16x = 1,761,755.49 × 937,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179,839.16x = 1,651,170,097,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,170,097,892.70/1,179,839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,487.45

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