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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,589, 1,740,894.72 and 350,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,589, 1,740,894.72 and 350,979.84 is: 526,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,589 : 1,740,894.72 = 350,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,589/1,740,894.72 = 350,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,589x = 1,740,894.72 × 350,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,589x = 611,018,950,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,018,950,282.45/1,160,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,473.15

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