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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627,604, 2,246,120.56 and 902,482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627,604, 2,246,120.56 and 902,482.32 is: 1,245,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627,604 : 2,246,120.56 = 902,482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627,604/2,246,120.56 = 902,482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627,604x = 2,246,120.56 × 902,482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627,604x = 2,027,084,093,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,084,093,988.50/1,627,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,440.59

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