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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790,456.55, 2,685,712.77 and 996,782.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790,456.55, 2,685,712.77 and 996,782.51 is: 1,495,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790,456.55 : 2,685,712.77 = 996,782.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790,456.55/2,685,712.77 = 996,782.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790,456.55x = 2,685,712.77 × 996,782.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790,456.55x = 2,677,071,502,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,071,502,591.09/1,790,456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,189.32

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