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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,822, 1,632,294.36 and 646,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182,822, 1,632,294.36 and 646,278 is: 891,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182,822 : 1,632,294.36 = 646,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182,822/1,632,294.36 = 646,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182,822x = 1,632,294.36 × 646,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182,822x = 1,054,915,934,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,915,934,392.08/1,182,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,863.64

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