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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726,281.70, 2,589,422.55 and 660,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726,281.70, 2,589,422.55 and 660,775.30 is: 991,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726,281.70 : 2,589,422.55 = 660,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726,281.70/2,589,422.55 = 660,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726,281.70x = 2,589,422.55 × 660,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726,281.70x = 1,711,026,462,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,026,462,303.02/1,726,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,162.95

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