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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,186.27, 1,740,326.55 and 552,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,186.27, 1,740,326.55 and 552,662.24 is: 829,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,186.27 : 1,740,326.55 = 552,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,186.27/1,740,326.55 = 552,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,186.27x = 1,740,326.55 × 552,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,186.27x = 961,812,758,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,812,758,680.36/1,160,186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,015.81

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