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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,168, 1,889,121.92 and 372,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,168, 1,889,121.92 and 372,727.04 is: 559,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,168 : 1,889,121.92 = 372,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,168/1,889,121.92 = 372,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,168x = 1,889,121.92 × 372,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,168x = 704,126,821,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,126,821,440.72/1,259,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,200.06

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