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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188,004.40, 1,782,006.60 and 908,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188,004.40, 1,782,006.60 and 908,068.40 is: 1,362,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188,004.40 : 1,782,006.60 = 908,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188,004.40/1,782,006.60 = 908,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188,004.40x = 1,782,006.60 × 908,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188,004.40x = 1,618,183,882,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,183,882,051.44/1,188,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,102.60

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