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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,861.78, 1,851,073.17 and 663,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,861.78, 1,851,073.17 and 663,679.18 is: 997,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,861.78 : 1,851,073.17 = 663,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,861.78/1,851,073.17 = 663,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,861.78x = 1,851,073.17 × 663,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,861.78x = 1,228,518,723,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,518,723,585.60/1,231,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,286.18

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