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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,148.83, 1,739,806.34 and 401,786.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,148.83, 1,739,806.34 and 401,786.07 is: 602,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,148.83 : 1,739,806.34 = 401,786.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,148.83/1,739,806.34 = 401,786.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,148.83x = 1,739,806.34 × 401,786.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,148.83x = 699,029,955,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,029,955,422.94/1,160,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,534.73

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