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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151,256.48, 1,588,535.70 and 738,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151,256.48, 1,588,535.70 and 738,154.52 is: 1,018,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151,256.48 : 1,588,535.70 = 738,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151,256.48/1,588,535.70 = 738,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151,256.48x = 1,588,535.70 × 738,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151,256.48x = 1,172,584,799,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,584,799,193.69/1,151,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,526.12

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