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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,127.70, 1,740,311.83 and 401,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,127.70, 1,740,311.83 and 401,967.70 is: 602,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,127.70 : 1,740,311.83 = 401,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,127.70/1,740,311.83 = 401,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,127.70x = 1,740,311.83 × 401,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,127.70x = 699,549,139,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,549,139,739.57/1,160,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,993.22

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