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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168,041, 1,611,896.94 and 631,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168,041, 1,611,896.94 and 631,497 is: 871,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168,041 : 1,611,896.94 = 631,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168,041/1,611,896.94 = 631,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168,041x = 1,611,896.94 × 631,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168,041x = 1,017,908,081,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,908,081,919.18/1,168,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,466.05

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