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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,249, 1,616,323.62 and 634,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,249, 1,616,323.62 and 634,705 is: 875,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,249 : 1,616,323.62 = 634,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,249/1,616,323.62 = 634,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,249x = 1,616,323.62 × 634,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,249x = 1,025,888,683,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,888,683,232.10/1,171,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,892.90

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