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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,151.16, 1,737,458.86 and 400,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,151.16, 1,737,458.86 and 400,020.44 is: 600,110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,151.16 : 1,737,458.86 = 400,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,151.16/1,737,458.86 = 400,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,151.16x = 1,737,458.86 × 400,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,151.16x = 695,019,057,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,019,057,659.10/1,158,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,110.83

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