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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614,570, 2,228,175.72 and 899,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614,570, 2,228,175.72 and 899,178 is: 1,240,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614,570 : 2,228,175.72 = 899,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614,570/2,228,175.72 = 899,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614,570x = 2,228,175.72 × 899,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614,570x = 2,003,526,587,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,526,587,558.16/1,614,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,904.13

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