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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,383.68, 1,737,556.90 and 359,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,383.68, 1,737,556.90 and 359,666 is: 539,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,383.68 : 1,737,556.90 = 359,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,383.68/1,737,556.90 = 359,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,383.68x = 1,737,556.90 × 359,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,383.68x = 624,940,139,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,940,139,995.40/1,158,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,493.22

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