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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470,181.44, 2,029,069.80 and 897,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470,181.44, 2,029,069.80 and 897,553.56 is: 1,238,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470,181.44 : 2,029,069.80 = 897,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470,181.44/2,029,069.80 = 897,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470,181.44x = 2,029,069.80 × 897,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470,181.44x = 1,821,198,822,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,198,822,478.49/1,470,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,757.87

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