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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148,151.96, 1,722,158.82 and 508,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148,151.96, 1,722,158.82 and 508,268.34 is: 762,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148,151.96 : 1,722,158.82 = 508,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148,151.96/1,722,158.82 = 508,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148,151.96x = 1,722,158.82 × 508,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148,151.96x = 875,318,804,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,318,804,657.76/1,148,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,371.91

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