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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626,172.68, 2,439,646.60 and 561,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626,172.68, 2,439,646.60 and 561,224 is: 841,969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626,172.68 : 2,439,646.60 = 561,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626,172.68/2,439,646.60 = 561,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626,172.68x = 2,439,646.60 × 561,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626,172.68x = 1,369,188,223,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,188,223,438.40/1,626,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,969.76

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