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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,242.37, 2,035,996.31 and 931,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475,242.37, 2,035,996.31 and 931,350.05 is: 1,285,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475,242.37 : 2,035,996.31 = 931,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475,242.37/2,035,996.31 = 931,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475,242.37x = 2,035,996.31 × 931,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475,242.37x = 1,896,225,259,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,225,259,662.85/1,475,242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,365.24

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