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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098,221.80, 1,644,125.10 and 783,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098,221.80, 1,644,125.10 and 783,293.80 is: 1,172,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098,221.80 : 1,644,125.10 = 783,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098,221.80/1,644,125.10 = 783,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098,221.80x = 1,644,125.10 × 783,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098,221.80x = 1,287,832,997,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,832,997,254.38/1,098,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,652.92

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