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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661,374.62, 2,292,697.98 and 897,428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661,374.62, 2,292,697.98 and 897,428.52 is: 1,238,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661,374.62 : 2,292,697.98 = 897,428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661,374.62/2,292,697.98 = 897,428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661,374.62x = 2,292,697.98 × 897,428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661,374.62x = 2,057,532,554,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,532,554,998.39/1,661,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,451.90

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