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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183,993.52, 1,633,877.88 and 647,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183,993.52, 1,633,877.88 and 647,438 is: 893,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183,993.52 : 1,633,877.88 = 647,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183,993.52/1,633,877.88 = 647,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183,993.52x = 1,633,877.88 × 647,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183,993.52x = 1,057,834,626,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,834,626,871.44/1,183,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,446.30

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