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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098,523.40, 1,647,785.10 and 538,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098,523.40, 1,647,785.10 and 538,651.40 is: 807,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098,523.40 : 1,647,785.10 = 538,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098,523.40/1,647,785.10 = 538,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098,523.40x = 1,647,785.10 × 538,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098,523.40x = 887,581,751,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,581,751,014.14/1,098,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,977.10

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