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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707,332.10, 2,557,628.55 and 866,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707,332.10, 2,557,628.55 and 866,487.30 is: 1,298,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707,332.10 : 2,557,628.55 = 866,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707,332.10/2,557,628.55 = 866,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707,332.10x = 2,557,628.55 × 866,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707,332.10x = 2,216,152,656,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,152,656,692.42/1,707,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,020.85

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