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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357,912.98, 2,037,311.73 and 647,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357,912.98, 2,037,311.73 and 647,849.16 is: 971,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357,912.98 : 2,037,311.73 = 647,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357,912.98/2,037,311.73 = 647,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357,912.98x = 2,037,311.73 × 647,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357,912.98x = 1,319,870,692,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,870,692,938.65/1,357,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,984.74

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