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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660,874.70, 2,292,007.08 and 896,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660,874.70, 2,292,007.08 and 896,928.24 is: 1,237,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660,874.70 : 2,292,007.08 = 896,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660,874.70/2,292,007.08 = 896,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660,874.70x = 2,292,007.08 × 896,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660,874.70x = 2,055,765,876,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,765,876,331.94/1,660,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,760.97

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