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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158,735.41, 1,737,748.08 and 801,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158,735.41, 1,737,748.08 and 801,203.81 is: 1,201,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158,735.41 : 1,737,748.08 = 801,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158,735.41/1,737,748.08 = 801,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158,735.41x = 1,737,748.08 × 801,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158,735.41x = 1,392,290,373,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,290,373,827.44/1,158,735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,560.22

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