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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098,047.40, 1,647,071.10 and 721,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098,047.40, 1,647,071.10 and 721,348.80 is: 1,082,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098,047.40 : 1,647,071.10 = 721,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098,047.40/1,647,071.10 = 721,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098,047.40x = 1,647,071.10 × 721,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098,047.40x = 1,188,112,761,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,112,761,499.68/1,098,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,023.20

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