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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,963, 1,621,458.84 and 638,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174,963, 1,621,458.84 and 638,419 is: 881,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174,963 : 1,621,458.84 = 638,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174,963/1,621,458.84 = 638,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174,963x = 1,621,458.84 × 638,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174,963x = 1,035,170,131,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,170,131,173.96/1,174,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,023.60

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