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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079,251, 1,618,954.98 and 414,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079,251, 1,618,954.98 and 414,403 is: 621,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079,251 : 1,618,954.98 = 414,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079,251/1,618,954.98 = 414,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079,251x = 1,618,954.98 × 414,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079,251x = 670,899,800,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,899,800,576.94/1,079,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,634.63

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