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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660,973.76, 2,292,143.22 and 897,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660,973.76, 2,292,143.22 and 897,027.48 is: 1,237,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660,973.76 : 2,292,143.22 = 897,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660,973.76/2,292,143.22 = 897,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660,973.76x = 2,292,143.22 × 897,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660,973.76x = 2,056,115,456,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,115,456,435.69/1,660,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,897.62

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