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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617,031.20, 2,427,296.40 and 908,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617,031.20, 2,427,296.40 and 908,443.20 is: 1,363,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617,031.20 : 2,427,296.40 = 908,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617,031.20/2,427,296.40 = 908,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617,031.20x = 2,427,296.40 × 908,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617,031.20x = 2,205,060,908,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,060,908,964.48/1,617,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,647.72

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