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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700,999.70, 2,551,499.55 and 901,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700,999.70, 2,551,499.55 and 901,869.90 is: 1,352,804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700,999.70 : 2,551,499.55 = 901,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700,999.70/2,551,499.55 = 901,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700,999.70x = 2,551,499.55 × 901,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700,999.70x = 2,301,120,644,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,120,644,008.55/1,700,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,804.85

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