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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195,412.38, 1,792,141.40 and 556,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195,412.38, 1,792,141.40 and 556,114.61 is: 833,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195,412.38 : 1,792,141.40 = 556,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195,412.38/1,792,141.40 = 556,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195,412.38x = 1,792,141.40 × 556,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195,412.38x = 996,636,021,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,636,021,596.49/1,195,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,717.34

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