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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629,063.72, 2,248,107.30 and 949,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629,063.72, 2,248,107.30 and 949,869 is: 1,310,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629,063.72 : 2,248,107.30 = 949,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629,063.72/2,248,107.30 = 949,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629,063.72x = 2,248,107.30 × 949,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629,063.72x = 2,135,407,432,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,407,432,943.70/1,629,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,818.85

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