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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,601.52, 2,194,176.96 and 663,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,601.52, 2,194,176.96 and 663,939.18 is: 996,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,601.52 : 2,194,176.96 = 663,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,601.52/2,194,176.96 = 663,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,601.52x = 2,194,176.96 × 663,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,601.52x = 1,456,800,051,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,800,051,597.29/1,462,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,033.46

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