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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668,149.68, 2,502,224.76 and 405,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668,149.68, 2,502,224.76 and 405,977.28 is: 608,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668,149.68 : 2,502,224.76 = 405,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668,149.68/2,502,224.76 = 405,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668,149.68x = 2,502,224.76 × 405,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668,149.68x = 1,015,846,402,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,846,402,013.45/1,668,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,965.98

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