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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145,984.62, 1,717,908.54 and 387,295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145,984.62, 1,717,908.54 and 387,295.59 is: 580,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145,984.62 : 1,717,908.54 = 387,295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145,984.62/1,717,908.54 = 387,295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145,984.62x = 1,717,908.54 × 387,295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145,984.62x = 665,338,401,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,338,401,565.34/1,145,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,582.31

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