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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620,543.59, 2,236,395.27 and 895,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620,543.59, 2,236,395.27 and 895,438.27 is: 1,235,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620,543.59 : 2,236,395.27 = 895,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620,543.59/2,236,395.27 = 895,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620,543.59x = 2,236,395.27 × 895,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620,543.59x = 2,002,553,926,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,553,926,250.38/1,620,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,729.75

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