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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614,571, 2,228,177.10 and 899,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614,571, 2,228,177.10 and 899,179 is: 1,240,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614,571 : 2,228,177.10 = 899,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614,571/2,228,177.10 = 899,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614,571x = 2,228,177.10 × 899,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614,571x = 2,003,530,056,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,530,056,600.90/1,614,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,905.51

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