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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,998.72, 1,846,550.82 and 378,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230,998.72, 1,846,550.82 and 378,104.32 is: 567,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230,998.72 : 1,846,550.82 = 378,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230,998.72/1,846,550.82 = 378,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230,998.72x = 1,846,550.82 × 378,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230,998.72x = 698,188,845,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,188,845,867.62/1,230,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,172.68

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