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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189,123.62, 1,783,957.86 and 515,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189,123.62, 1,783,957.86 and 515,317.98 is: 773,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189,123.62 : 1,783,957.86 = 515,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189,123.62/1,783,957.86 = 515,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189,123.62x = 1,783,957.86 × 515,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189,123.62x = 919,305,560,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,305,560,820.32/1,189,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,095.03

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