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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635,997.59, 2,452,731.98 and 825,965.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635,997.59, 2,452,731.98 and 825,965.15 is: 1,238,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635,997.59 : 2,452,731.98 = 825,965.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635,997.59/2,452,731.98 = 825,965.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635,997.59x = 2,452,731.98 × 825,965.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635,997.59x = 2,025,871,121,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,871,121,377.01/1,635,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,309.36

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