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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,602.72, 2,017,377.42 and 1,170,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,602.72, 2,017,377.42 and 1,170,075.62 is: 1,614,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,602.72 : 2,017,377.42 = 1,170,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,602.72/2,017,377.42 = 1,170,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,602.72x = 2,017,377.42 × 1,170,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,602.72x = 2,360,484,135,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,484,135,480.50/1,461,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614,997.09

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