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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665,677.82, 2,298,640.58 and 901,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665,677.82, 2,298,640.58 and 901,729.56 is: 1,244,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665,677.82 : 2,298,640.58 = 901,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665,677.82/2,298,640.58 = 901,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665,677.82x = 2,298,640.58 × 901,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665,677.82x = 2,072,752,154,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,752,154,292.90/1,665,677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,389.60

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