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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627,913.68, 2,246,662.92 and 948,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627,913.68, 2,246,662.92 and 948,835.60 is: 1,309,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627,913.68 : 2,246,662.92 = 948,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627,913.68/2,246,662.92 = 948,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627,913.68x = 2,246,662.92 × 948,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627,913.68x = 2,131,713,759,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,713,759,695.95/1,627,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,475.92

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