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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159,137.03, 1,738,508.71 and 306,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159,137.03, 1,738,508.71 and 306,217.97 is: 459,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159,137.03 : 1,738,508.71 = 306,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159,137.03/1,738,508.71 = 306,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159,137.03x = 1,738,508.71 × 306,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159,137.03x = 532,362,608,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,362,608,003.52/1,159,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,274.96

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