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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180,272.40, 1,768,075.80 and 646,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180,272.40, 1,768,075.80 and 646,838.80 is: 968,979.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180,272.40 : 1,768,075.80 = 646,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180,272.40/1,768,075.80 = 646,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180,272.40x = 1,768,075.80 × 646,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180,272.40x = 1,143,660,028,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,660,028,781.04/1,180,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,979.73

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