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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599,145.40, 2,397,843.30 and 651,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599,145.40, 2,397,843.30 and 651,445.40 is: 976,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599,145.40 : 2,397,843.30 = 651,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599,145.40/2,397,843.30 = 651,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599,145.40x = 2,397,843.30 × 651,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599,145.40x = 1,562,063,987,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,063,987,705.82/1,599,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,811.73

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