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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180,415, 1,628,972.70 and 643,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180,415, 1,628,972.70 and 643,871 is: 888,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180,415 : 1,628,972.70 = 643,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180,415/1,628,972.70 = 643,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180,415x = 1,628,972.70 × 643,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180,415x = 1,048,848,281,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,848,281,321.70/1,180,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,541.98

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