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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605,159.73, 2,214,997.49 and 916,736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605,159.73, 2,214,997.49 and 916,736.56 is: 1,265,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605,159.73 : 2,214,997.49 = 916,736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605,159.73/2,214,997.49 = 916,736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605,159.73x = 2,214,997.49 × 916,736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605,159.73x = 2,030,569,176,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,569,176,145.58/1,605,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,026.24

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