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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,361.70, 2,607,542.55 and 888,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,361.70, 2,607,542.55 and 888,056.10 is: 1,332,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,361.70 : 2,607,542.55 = 888,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,361.70/2,607,542.55 = 888,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,361.70x = 2,607,542.55 × 888,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,361.70x = 2,315,644,067,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,644,067,537.05/1,738,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,084.15

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