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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186,312.46, 1,778,270.34 and 467,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186,312.46, 1,778,270.34 and 467,158.82 is: 700,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186,312.46 : 1,778,270.34 = 467,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186,312.46/1,778,270.34 = 467,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186,312.46x = 1,778,270.34 × 467,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186,312.46x = 830,734,673,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,734,673,675.40/1,186,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,266.33

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