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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,977.90, 1,632,513.96 and 747,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182,977.90, 1,632,513.96 and 747,588.73 is: 1,031,675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182,977.90 : 1,632,513.96 = 747,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182,977.90/1,632,513.96 = 747,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182,977.90x = 1,632,513.96 × 747,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182,977.90x = 1,220,449,041,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,449,041,038.80/1,182,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,675.27

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