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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159,421.64, 1,739,251.76 and 401,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159,421.64, 1,739,251.76 and 401,261.77 is: 601,933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159,421.64 : 1,739,251.76 = 401,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159,421.64/1,739,251.76 = 401,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159,421.64x = 1,739,251.76 × 401,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159,421.64x = 697,895,239,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,895,239,693.22/1,159,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,933.94

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