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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617,882, 2,233,485.46 and 1,006,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617,882, 2,233,485.46 and 1,006,231.92 is: 1,389,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617,882 : 2,233,485.46 = 1,006,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617,882/2,233,485.46 = 1,006,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617,882x = 2,233,485.46 × 1,006,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617,882x = 2,247,404,362,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,404,362,707.88/1,617,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,102.77

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