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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,433.30, 1,778,525.55 and 977,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,433.30, 1,778,525.55 and 977,481.30 is: 1,464,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,433.30 : 1,778,525.55 = 977,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,433.30/1,778,525.55 = 977,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,433.30x = 1,778,525.55 × 977,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,433.30x = 1,738,475,466,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,475,466,697.22/1,187,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,061.57

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