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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,435.66, 1,631,761.14 and 638,571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182,435.66, 1,631,761.14 and 638,571.48 is: 881,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182,435.66 : 1,631,761.14 = 638,571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182,435.66/1,631,761.14 = 638,571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182,435.66x = 1,631,761.14 × 638,571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182,435.66x = 1,041,996,126,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,996,126,176.29/1,182,435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,228.60

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