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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,225.80, 2,607,338.70 and 991,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,225.80, 2,607,338.70 and 991,729.80 is: 1,487,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,225.80 : 2,607,338.70 = 991,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,225.80/2,607,338.70 = 991,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,225.80x = 2,607,338.70 × 991,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,225.80x = 2,585,775,487,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,775,487,483.26/1,738,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,594.70

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