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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638,729, 2,261,580.84 and 903,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638,729, 2,261,580.84 and 903,827.16 is: 1,247,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638,729 : 2,261,580.84 = 903,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638,729/2,261,580.84 = 903,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638,729x = 2,261,580.84 × 903,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638,729x = 2,044,078,187,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,078,187,727.61/1,638,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,355.84

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