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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638,209.70, 2,457,314.55 and 1,159,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638,209.70, 2,457,314.55 and 1,159,912.80 is: 1,739,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638,209.70 : 2,457,314.55 = 1,159,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638,209.70/2,457,314.55 = 1,159,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638,209.70x = 2,457,314.55 × 1,159,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638,209.70x = 2,850,270,600,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,270,600,171.24/1,638,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739,869.20

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