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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665,608.96, 2,298,537.72 and 901,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665,608.96, 2,298,537.72 and 901,662.32 is: 1,244,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665,608.96 : 2,298,537.72 = 901,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665,608.96/2,298,537.72 = 901,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665,608.96x = 2,298,537.72 × 901,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665,608.96x = 2,072,504,853,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,504,853,222.71/1,665,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,292.57

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