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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,492.20, 2,607,738.30 and 601,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,492.20, 2,607,738.30 and 601,252.20 is: 901,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,492.20 : 2,607,738.30 = 601,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,492.20/2,607,738.30 = 601,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,492.20x = 2,607,738.30 × 601,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,492.20x = 1,567,908,389,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,908,389,899.26/1,738,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,878.30

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