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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,548.18, 1,735,559.87 and 550,471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,548.18, 1,735,559.87 and 550,471.14 is: 824,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,548.18 : 1,735,559.87 = 550,471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,548.18/1,735,559.87 = 550,471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,548.18x = 1,735,559.87 × 550,471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,548.18x = 955,375,617,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,375,617,424.80/1,158,548.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,631.76

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