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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665,196.32, 2,297,970.81 and 901,249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665,196.32, 2,297,970.81 and 901,249.86 is: 1,243,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665,196.32 : 2,297,970.81 = 901,249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665,196.32/2,297,970.81 = 901,249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665,196.32x = 2,297,970.81 × 901,249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665,196.32x = 2,071,045,870,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,045,870,796.59/1,665,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,724.75

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