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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148,977.76, 1,724,254.08 and 401,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148,977.76, 1,724,254.08 and 401,023.76 is: 601,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148,977.76 : 1,724,254.08 = 401,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148,977.76/1,724,254.08 = 401,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148,977.76x = 1,724,254.08 × 401,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148,977.76x = 691,466,854,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,466,854,356.94/1,148,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,810.48

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