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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,384.68, 1,737,558.40 and 359,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,384.68, 1,737,558.40 and 359,667 is: 539,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,384.68 : 1,737,558.40 = 359,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,384.68/1,737,558.40 = 359,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,384.68x = 1,737,558.40 × 359,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,384.68x = 624,942,417,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,942,417,052.80/1,158,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,494.72

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