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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629,179.62, 2,443,991.37 and 946,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629,179.62, 2,443,991.37 and 946,386.88 is: 1,419,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629,179.62 : 2,443,991.37 = 946,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629,179.62/2,443,991.37 = 946,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629,179.62x = 2,443,991.37 × 946,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629,179.62x = 2,312,961,367,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,961,367,401.23/1,629,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,709.24

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