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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655,267.40, 2,482,901.10 and 657,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655,267.40, 2,482,901.10 and 657,995.40 is: 986,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655,267.40 : 2,482,901.10 = 657,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655,267.40/2,482,901.10 = 657,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655,267.40x = 2,482,901.10 × 657,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655,267.40x = 1,633,737,502,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,737,502,454.94/1,655,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,993.10

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