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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901,256.76, 4,002,711.24 and 1,659,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901,256.76, 4,002,711.24 and 1,659,960.50 is: 2,290,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901,256.76 : 4,002,711.24 = 1,659,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901,256.76/4,002,711.24 = 1,659,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901,256.76x = 4,002,711.24 × 1,659,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901,256.76x = 6,644,342,551,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,342,551,306.02/2,901,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290,160.13

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