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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665,785.43, 2,298,784.59 and 901,838.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665,785.43, 2,298,784.59 and 901,838.79 is: 1,244,537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665,785.43 : 2,298,784.59 = 901,838.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665,785.43/2,298,784.59 = 901,838.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665,785.43x = 2,298,784.59 × 901,838.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665,785.43x = 2,073,133,113,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,133,113,116.25/1,665,785.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,537.91

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