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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660,872.70, 2,292,004.32 and 896,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660,872.70, 2,292,004.32 and 896,926.24 is: 1,237,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660,872.70 : 2,292,004.32 = 896,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660,872.70/2,292,004.32 = 896,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660,872.70x = 2,292,004.32 × 896,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660,872.70x = 2,055,758,816,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,758,816,801.36/1,660,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,758.21

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