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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759,161.90, 2,638,994.40 and 561,097.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759,161.90, 2,638,994.40 and 561,097.83 is: 841,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759,161.90 : 2,638,994.40 = 561,097.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759,161.90/2,638,994.40 = 561,097.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759,161.90x = 2,638,994.40 × 561,097.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759,161.90x = 1,480,734,031,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,734,031,222.15/1,759,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,726.98

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