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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759,159.90, 2,638,991.40 and 561,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759,159.90, 2,638,991.40 and 561,095.83 is: 841,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759,159.90 : 2,638,991.40 = 561,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759,159.90/2,638,991.40 = 561,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759,159.90x = 2,638,991.40 × 561,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759,159.90x = 1,480,727,069,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,727,069,945.86/1,759,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,723.98

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