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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706,237.51, 2,557,387.96 and 640,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706,237.51, 2,557,387.96 and 640,599.89 is: 960,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706,237.51 : 2,557,387.96 = 640,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706,237.51/2,557,387.96 = 640,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706,237.51x = 2,557,387.96 × 640,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706,237.51x = 1,638,262,431,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,262,431,474.89/1,706,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,160.84

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