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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470,177.44, 2,029,064.28 and 897,549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470,177.44, 2,029,064.28 and 897,549.56 is: 1,238,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470,177.44 : 2,029,064.28 = 897,549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470,177.44/2,029,064.28 = 897,549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470,177.44x = 2,029,064.28 × 897,549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470,177.44x = 1,821,185,751,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,185,751,725.72/1,470,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,752.35

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