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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699,147.80, 2,551,674.15 and 901,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699,147.80, 2,551,674.15 and 901,986.30 is: 1,354,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699,147.80 : 2,551,674.15 = 901,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699,147.80/2,551,674.15 = 901,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699,147.80x = 2,551,674.15 × 901,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699,147.80x = 2,301,575,125,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,575,125,364.15/1,699,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,546.75

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