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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186,251.40, 1,779,377.10 and 871,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186,251.40, 1,779,377.10 and 871,323.40 is: 1,306,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186,251.40 : 1,779,377.10 = 871,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186,251.40/1,779,377.10 = 871,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186,251.40x = 1,779,377.10 × 871,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186,251.40x = 1,550,412,904,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,412,904,654.14/1,186,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,985.10

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