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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,176.80, 1,737,265.20 and 316,728.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,176.80, 1,737,265.20 and 316,728.55 is: 475,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,176.80 : 1,737,265.20 = 316,728.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,176.80/1,737,265.20 = 316,728.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,176.80x = 1,737,265.20 × 316,728.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,176.80x = 550,241,487,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,241,487,761.46/1,158,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,092.83

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