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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161,674.40, 1,742,511.60 and 975,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161,674.40, 1,742,511.60 and 975,050.40 is: 1,462,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161,674.40 : 1,742,511.60 = 975,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161,674.40/1,742,511.60 = 975,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161,674.40x = 1,742,511.60 × 975,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161,674.40x = 1,699,036,632,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,036,632,584.64/1,161,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,575.60

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