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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,142.80, 2,607,214.20 and 991,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,142.80, 2,607,214.20 and 991,646.80 is: 1,487,470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,142.80 : 2,607,214.20 = 991,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,142.80/2,607,214.20 = 991,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,142.80x = 2,607,214.20 × 991,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,142.80x = 2,585,435,618,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,435,618,344.56/1,738,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,470.20

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