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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665,204.32, 2,297,981.84 and 901,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665,204.32, 2,297,981.84 and 901,257.92 is: 1,243,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665,204.32 : 2,297,981.84 = 901,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665,204.32/2,297,981.84 = 901,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665,204.32x = 2,297,981.84 × 901,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665,204.32x = 2,071,074,333,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,074,333,316.17/1,665,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,735.86

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