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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,176.77, 1,791,974.34 and 847,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,176.77, 1,791,974.34 and 847,080.13 is: 1,168,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,176.77 : 1,791,974.34 = 847,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,176.77/1,791,974.34 = 847,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,176.77x = 1,791,974.34 × 847,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,176.77x = 1,517,945,850,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,945,850,041.69/1,299,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,390.55

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