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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,159.60, 1,719,239.40 and 358,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,159.60, 1,719,239.40 and 358,191.60 is: 537,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,159.60 : 1,719,239.40 = 358,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,159.60/1,719,239.40 = 358,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,159.60x = 1,719,239.40 × 358,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,159.60x = 615,817,111,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,817,111,469.04/1,146,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,287.40

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