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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149,744, 1,724,882.83 and 391,592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149,744, 1,724,882.83 and 391,592.05 is: 587,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149,744 : 1,724,882.83 = 391,592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149,744/1,724,882.83 = 391,592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149,744x = 1,724,882.83 × 391,592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149,744x = 675,450,403,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,450,403,409.50/1,149,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,478.95

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