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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595,674.70, 2,202,027.63 and 870,522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595,674.70, 2,202,027.63 and 870,522.86 is: 1,201,319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595,674.70 : 2,202,027.63 = 870,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595,674.70/2,202,027.63 = 870,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595,674.70x = 2,202,027.63 × 870,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595,674.70x = 1,916,915,390,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,915,390,266.62/1,595,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,319.66

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