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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661,499.44, 2,292,871.28 and 897,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661,499.44, 2,292,871.28 and 897,553 is: 1,238,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661,499.44 : 2,292,871.28 = 897,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661,499.44/2,292,871.28 = 897,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661,499.44x = 2,292,871.28 × 897,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661,499.44x = 2,057,973,495,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,973,495,977.84/1,661,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,624.25

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