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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,651.44, 1,738,088.88 and 359,718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,651.44, 1,738,088.88 and 359,718.47 is: 539,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,651.44 : 1,738,088.88 = 359,718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,651.44/1,738,088.88 = 359,718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,651.44x = 1,738,088.88 × 359,718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,651.44x = 625,222,663,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,222,663,947.17/1,158,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,612.38

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