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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658,788.80, 2,488,183.20 and 711,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658,788.80, 2,488,183.20 and 711,998.40 is: 1,067,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658,788.80 : 2,488,183.20 = 711,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658,788.80/2,488,183.20 = 711,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658,788.80x = 2,488,183.20 × 711,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658,788.80x = 1,771,582,457,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,582,457,306.88/1,658,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,997.60

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