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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595,173.71, 2,201,680.40 and 916,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595,173.71, 2,201,680.40 and 916,484.43 is: 1,264,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595,173.71 : 2,201,680.40 = 916,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595,173.71/2,201,680.40 = 916,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595,173.71x = 2,201,680.40 × 916,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595,173.71x = 2,017,805,801,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,805,801,853.75/1,595,173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,944.24

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