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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744,314.21, 2,617,579.40 and 902,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744,314.21, 2,617,579.40 and 902,865.96 is: 1,354,872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744,314.21 : 2,617,579.40 = 902,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744,314.21/2,617,579.40 = 902,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744,314.21x = 2,617,579.40 × 902,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744,314.21x = 2,363,323,333,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,323,333,342.89/1,744,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,872.49

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