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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199,179.46, 1,655,588.50 and 747,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199,179.46, 1,655,588.50 and 747,082.82 is: 1,031,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199,179.46 : 1,655,588.50 = 747,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199,179.46/1,655,588.50 = 747,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199,179.46x = 1,655,588.50 × 747,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199,179.46x = 1,236,861,725,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,861,725,339.57/1,199,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,423.37

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