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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,437.70, 1,737,656.55 and 685,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,437.70, 1,737,656.55 and 685,656.90 is: 1,028,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,437.70 : 1,737,656.55 = 685,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,437.70/1,737,656.55 = 685,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,437.70x = 1,737,656.55 × 685,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,437.70x = 1,191,436,203,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,436,203,337.70/1,158,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,485.35

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