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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188,145.80, 1,782,218.70 and 740,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188,145.80, 1,782,218.70 and 740,248.20 is: 1,110,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188,145.80 : 1,782,218.70 = 740,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188,145.80/1,782,218.70 = 740,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188,145.80x = 1,782,218.70 × 740,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188,145.80x = 1,319,284,184,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,284,184,681.34/1,188,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,372.30

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