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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,687.89, 1,756,004.40 and 539,601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,687.89, 1,756,004.40 and 539,601.71 is: 809,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,687.89 : 1,756,004.40 = 539,601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,687.89/1,756,004.40 = 539,601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,687.89x = 1,756,004.40 × 539,601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,687.89x = 947,542,968,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,542,968,227.50/1,170,687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,389.91

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