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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,423.60, 1,737,635.40 and 983,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,423.60, 1,737,635.40 and 983,463.60 is: 1,475,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,423.60 : 1,737,635.40 = 983,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,423.60/1,737,635.40 = 983,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,423.60x = 1,737,635.40 × 983,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,423.60x = 1,708,901,165,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,901,165,971.44/1,158,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,195.40

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