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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,225, 1,620,430.50 and 637,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174,225, 1,620,430.50 and 637,681 is: 879,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174,225 : 1,620,430.50 = 637,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174,225/1,620,430.50 = 637,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174,225x = 1,620,430.50 × 637,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174,225x = 1,033,317,741,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,317,741,670.50/1,174,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,999.78

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