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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159,369.80, 1,738,244.70 and 685,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159,369.80, 1,738,244.70 and 685,811.40 is: 1,028,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159,369.80 : 1,738,244.70 = 685,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159,369.80/1,738,244.70 = 685,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159,369.80x = 1,738,244.70 × 685,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159,369.80x = 1,192,108,031,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,108,031,249.58/1,159,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,237.95

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