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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,166.40, 1,917,249.60 and 646,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,166.40, 1,917,249.60 and 646,998.20 is: 970,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,166.40 : 1,917,249.60 = 646,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,166.40/1,917,249.60 = 646,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,166.40x = 1,917,249.60 × 646,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,166.40x = 1,240,457,040,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,457,040,150.72/1,278,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,497.30

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