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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668,144.68, 2,502,217.28 and 405,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668,144.68, 2,502,217.28 and 405,972.30 is: 608,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668,144.68 : 2,502,217.28 = 405,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668,144.68/2,502,217.28 = 405,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668,144.68x = 2,502,217.28 × 405,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668,144.68x = 1,015,830,904,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,830,904,261.34/1,668,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,958.51

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