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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576,220.50, 2,175,186.72 and 897,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576,220.50, 2,175,186.72 and 897,157 is: 1,238,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576,220.50 : 2,175,186.72 = 897,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576,220.50/2,175,186.72 = 897,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576,220.50x = 2,175,186.72 × 897,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576,220.50x = 1,951,483,992,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,483,992,155.04/1,576,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,078.04

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