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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741,641, 2,612,489.19 and 662,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741,641, 2,612,489.19 and 662,170.02 is: 993,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741,641 : 2,612,489.19 = 662,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741,641/2,612,489.19 = 662,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741,641x = 2,612,489.19 × 662,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741,641x = 1,729,912,019,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,912,019,192.08/1,741,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,265.56

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