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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,728, 1,621,126.08 and 638,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174,728, 1,621,126.08 and 638,184 is: 880,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174,728 : 1,621,126.08 = 638,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174,728/1,621,126.08 = 638,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174,728x = 1,621,126.08 × 638,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174,728x = 1,034,576,726,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,576,726,238.72/1,174,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,694.70

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