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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144,268.96, 1,716,014.64 and 396,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144,268.96, 1,716,014.64 and 396,140 is: 594,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144,268.96 : 1,716,014.64 = 396,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144,268.96/1,716,014.64 = 396,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144,268.96x = 1,716,014.64 × 396,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144,268.96x = 679,782,039,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,782,039,489.60/1,144,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,075.40

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