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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186,168.50, 1,774,788.75 and 831,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186,168.50, 1,774,788.75 and 831,873.78 is: 1,244,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186,168.50 : 1,774,788.75 = 831,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186,168.50/1,774,788.75 = 831,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186,168.50x = 1,774,788.75 × 831,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186,168.50x = 1,476,400,226,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,400,226,163.98/1,186,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,680.01

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