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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,551, 1,638,924.06 and 651,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,551, 1,638,924.06 and 651,110.68 is: 898,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,551 : 1,638,924.06 = 651,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,551/1,638,924.06 = 651,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,551x = 1,638,924.06 × 651,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,551x = 1,067,120,959,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,120,959,174.96/1,187,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,589.58

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