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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595,948, 2,202,408.24 and 880,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595,948, 2,202,408.24 and 880,556 is: 1,215,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595,948 : 2,202,408.24 = 880,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595,948/2,202,408.24 = 880,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595,948x = 2,202,408.24 × 880,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595,948x = 1,939,343,790,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,343,790,181.44/1,595,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215,167.28

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