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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,950, 1,621,435.32 and 638,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174,950, 1,621,435.32 and 638,406 is: 881,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174,950 : 1,621,435.32 = 638,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174,950/1,621,435.32 = 638,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174,950x = 1,621,435.32 × 638,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174,950x = 1,035,134,036,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,134,036,899.92/1,174,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,002.63

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