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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087,223.40, 1,630,835.10 and 638,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087,223.40, 1,630,835.10 and 638,159.40 is: 957,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087,223.40 : 1,630,835.10 = 638,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087,223.40/1,630,835.10 = 638,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087,223.40x = 1,630,835.10 × 638,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087,223.40x = 1,040,732,748,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,732,748,914.94/1,087,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,239.10

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