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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,999.90, 1,778,889.45 and 870,739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,999.90, 1,778,889.45 and 870,739.10 is: 1,303,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,999.90 : 1,778,889.45 = 870,739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,999.90/1,778,889.45 = 870,739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,999.90x = 1,778,889.45 × 870,739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,999.90x = 1,548,948,598,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,948,598,692.50/1,187,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,828.90

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