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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180,235.40, 1,771,227.90 and 865,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180,235.40, 1,771,227.90 and 865,307.40 is: 1,298,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180,235.40 : 1,771,227.90 = 865,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180,235.40/1,771,227.90 = 865,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180,235.40x = 1,771,227.90 × 865,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180,235.40x = 1,532,656,608,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,656,608,956.46/1,180,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,602.47

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