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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,425.36, 1,737,257.10 and 862,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,425.36, 1,737,257.10 and 862,227.64 is: 1,290,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,425.36 : 1,737,257.10 = 862,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,425.36/1,737,257.10 = 862,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,425.36x = 1,737,257.10 × 862,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,425.36x = 1,497,911,089,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,911,089,406.24/1,160,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,829.33

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