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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151,235.61, 1,588,215.03 and 844,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151,235.61, 1,588,215.03 and 844,779.50 is: 1,165,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151,235.61 : 1,588,215.03 = 844,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151,235.61/1,588,215.03 = 844,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151,235.61x = 1,588,215.03 × 844,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151,235.61x = 1,341,691,496,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,691,496,950.62/1,151,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,436.07

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