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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,332.11, 1,708,173 and 778,719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,332.11, 1,708,173 and 778,719.48 is: 1,074,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,332.11 : 1,708,173 = 778,719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,332.11/1,708,173 = 778,719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,332.11x = 1,708,173 × 778,719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,332.11x = 1,330,187,590,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,187,590,310.04/1,238,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,176.77

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