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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658,255.82, 2,486,537.21 and 758,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658,255.82, 2,486,537.21 and 758,926.49 is: 1,138,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658,255.82 : 2,486,537.21 = 758,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658,255.82/2,486,537.21 = 758,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658,255.82x = 2,486,537.21 × 758,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658,255.82x = 1,887,098,940,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,098,940,812.37/1,658,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,002.30

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