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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159,153.32, 1,597,783.92 and 913,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159,153.32, 1,597,783.92 and 913,738.13 is: 1,259,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159,153.32 : 1,597,783.92 = 913,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159,153.32/1,597,783.92 = 913,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159,153.32x = 1,597,783.92 × 913,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159,153.32x = 1,459,956,091,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,956,091,204.87/1,159,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,502.14

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