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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478,244.60, 2,217,366.90 and 638,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478,244.60, 2,217,366.90 and 638,436.60 is: 957,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478,244.60 : 2,217,366.90 = 638,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478,244.60/2,217,366.90 = 638,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478,244.60x = 2,217,366.90 × 638,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478,244.60x = 1,415,648,184,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,648,184,588.54/1,478,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,654.90

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