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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587,735.70, 2,190,917.16 and 899,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587,735.70, 2,190,917.16 and 899,270.14 is: 1,240,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587,735.70 : 2,190,917.16 = 899,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587,735.70/2,190,917.16 = 899,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587,735.70x = 2,190,917.16 × 899,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587,735.70x = 1,970,226,381,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,226,381,201.60/1,587,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,903.24

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