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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,386.39, 1,740,185.42 and 402,050.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,386.39, 1,740,185.42 and 402,050.87 is: 602,939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,386.39 : 1,740,185.42 = 402,050.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,386.39/1,740,185.42 = 402,050.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,386.39x = 1,740,185.42 × 402,050.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,386.39x = 699,643,062,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,643,062,072.32/1,160,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,939.73

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