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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,325.65, 2,137,719.10 and 937,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,325.65, 2,137,719.10 and 937,463.20 is: 1,293,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,325.65 : 2,137,719.10 = 937,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,325.65/2,137,719.10 = 937,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,325.65x = 2,137,719.10 × 937,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,325.65x = 2,004,032,988,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,032,988,187.12/1,549,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,487.26

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