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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651,298.72, 2,278,810.94 and 916,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651,298.72, 2,278,810.94 and 916,266.24 is: 1,264,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651,298.72 : 2,278,810.94 = 916,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651,298.72/2,278,810.94 = 916,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651,298.72x = 2,278,810.94 × 916,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651,298.72x = 2,087,997,527,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,997,527,083.33/1,651,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,457.79

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