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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,178, 1,881,579.48 and 367,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,178, 1,881,579.48 and 367,714 is: 551,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,178 : 1,881,579.48 = 367,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,178/1,881,579.48 = 367,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,178x = 1,881,579.48 × 367,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,178x = 691,883,116,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,883,116,908.72/1,254,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,662.62

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