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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494,386, 2,062,252.68 and 957,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494,386, 2,062,252.68 and 957,842 is: 1,321,821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494,386 : 2,062,252.68 = 957,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494,386/2,062,252.68 = 957,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494,386x = 2,062,252.68 × 957,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494,386x = 1,975,312,231,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,312,231,516.56/1,494,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,821.96

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