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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205,216.98, 1,663,978.62 and 746,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205,216.98, 1,663,978.62 and 746,818 is: 1,031,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205,216.98 : 1,663,978.62 = 746,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205,216.98/1,663,978.62 = 746,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205,216.98x = 1,663,978.62 × 746,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205,216.98x = 1,242,689,185,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,689,185,031.16/1,205,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,091.67

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