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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,323, 1,616,426.82 and 634,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,323, 1,616,426.82 and 634,779 is: 875,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,323 : 1,616,426.82 = 634,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,323/1,616,426.82 = 634,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,323x = 1,616,426.82 × 634,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,323x = 1,026,073,800,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,073,800,372.78/1,171,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,995.61

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