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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,718.08, 1,738,078.56 and 317,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,718.08, 1,738,078.56 and 317,277.12 is: 475,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,718.08 : 1,738,078.56 = 317,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,718.08/1,738,078.56 = 317,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,718.08x = 1,738,078.56 × 317,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,718.08x = 551,452,559,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,452,559,850.55/1,158,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,916.07

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