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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666,237.72, 2,498,839.96 and 601,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666,237.72, 2,498,839.96 and 601,141.36 is: 901,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666,237.72 : 2,498,839.96 = 601,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666,237.72/2,498,839.96 = 601,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666,237.72x = 2,498,839.96 × 601,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666,237.72x = 1,502,156,051,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,156,051,976.75/1,666,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,525.66

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