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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157,473.20, 1,736,209.80 and 737,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157,473.20, 1,736,209.80 and 737,569.20 is: 1,106,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157,473.20 : 1,736,209.80 = 737,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157,473.20/1,736,209.80 = 737,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157,473.20x = 1,736,209.80 × 737,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157,473.20x = 1,280,574,873,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,574,873,218.16/1,157,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,353.80

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