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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161,518, 1,742,342.61 and 413,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161,518, 1,742,342.61 and 413,564 is: 620,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161,518 : 1,742,342.61 = 413,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161,518/1,742,342.61 = 413,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161,518x = 1,742,342.61 × 413,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161,518x = 720,570,179,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,570,179,162.04/1,161,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,369.36

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