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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656,042.89, 2,484,063.57 and 518,894.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656,042.89, 2,484,063.57 and 518,894.47 is: 778,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656,042.89 : 2,484,063.57 = 518,894.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656,042.89/2,484,063.57 = 518,894.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656,042.89x = 2,484,063.57 × 518,894.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656,042.89x = 1,288,966,851,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,966,851,733.61/1,656,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,341.47

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