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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,832, 1,781,713.44 and 439,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,832, 1,781,713.44 and 439,861.44 is: 659,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,832 : 1,781,713.44 = 439,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,832/1,781,713.44 = 439,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,832x = 1,781,713.44 × 439,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,832x = 783,707,039,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,707,039,385.75/1,187,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,779.36

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