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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,247.93, 2,471,897.59 and 1,016,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,247.93, 2,471,897.59 and 1,016,872 is: 1,403,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,247.93 : 2,471,897.59 = 1,016,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,247.93/2,471,897.59 = 1,016,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,247.93x = 2,471,897.59 × 1,016,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,247.93x = 2,513,603,446,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,603,446,138.48/1,791,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,269.42

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