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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200,273.60, 1,797,261.12 and 778,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200,273.60, 1,797,261.12 and 778,270.08 is: 1,165,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200,273.60 : 1,797,261.12 = 778,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200,273.60/1,797,261.12 = 778,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200,273.60x = 1,797,261.12 × 778,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200,273.60x = 1,398,754,555,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,754,555,643.29/1,200,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,363.09

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