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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617,575, 2,232,253.50 and 902,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617,575, 2,232,253.50 and 902,183 is: 1,245,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617,575 : 2,232,253.50 = 902,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617,575/2,232,253.50 = 902,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617,575x = 2,232,253.50 × 902,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617,575x = 2,013,901,159,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,901,159,390.50/1,617,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,012.54

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