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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663,543.40, 2,495,315.10 and 917,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663,543.40, 2,495,315.10 and 917,047.40 is: 1,375,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663,543.40 : 2,495,315.10 = 917,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663,543.40/2,495,315.10 = 917,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663,543.40x = 2,495,315.10 × 917,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663,543.40x = 2,288,322,224,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,322,224,635.74/1,663,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,571.10

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