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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,221.72, 1,777,878.48 and 830,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,221.72, 1,777,878.48 and 830,565.76 is: 1,243,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,221.72 : 1,777,878.48 = 830,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,221.72/1,777,878.48 = 830,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,221.72x = 1,777,878.48 × 830,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,221.72x = 1,476,644,990,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,644,990,928.84/1,187,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,781.99

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