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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661,435.61, 2,292,783.21 and 897,489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661,435.61, 2,292,783.21 and 897,489.18 is: 1,238,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661,435.61 : 2,292,783.21 = 897,489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661,435.61/2,292,783.21 = 897,489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661,435.61x = 2,292,783.21 × 897,489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661,435.61x = 2,057,748,123,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,748,123,060.67/1,661,435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,536.19

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