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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098,114.80, 1,647,172.20 and 388,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098,114.80, 1,647,172.20 and 388,137.20 is: 582,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098,114.80 : 1,647,172.20 = 388,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098,114.80/1,647,172.20 = 388,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098,114.80x = 1,647,172.20 × 388,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098,114.80x = 639,328,805,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,328,805,625.84/1,098,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,205.80

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