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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148,975.32, 1,724,250.18 and 401,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148,975.32, 1,724,250.18 and 401,021.32 is: 601,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148,975.32 : 1,724,250.18 = 401,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148,975.32/1,724,250.18 = 401,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148,975.32x = 1,724,250.18 × 401,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148,975.32x = 691,461,083,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,461,083,193.84/1,148,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,806.73

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