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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153,442.16, 1,729,074.60 and 554,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153,442.16, 1,729,074.60 and 554,742 is: 831,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153,442.16 : 1,729,074.60 = 554,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153,442.16/1,729,074.60 = 554,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153,442.16x = 1,729,074.60 × 554,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153,442.16x = 959,190,301,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,190,301,753.20/1,153,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,589.42

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