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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631,168.52, 2,447,763.20 and 948,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631,168.52, 2,447,763.20 and 948,376.72 is: 1,423,152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631,168.52 : 2,447,763.20 = 948,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631,168.52/2,447,763.20 = 948,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631,168.52x = 2,447,763.20 × 948,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631,168.52x = 2,321,401,634,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,401,634,952.70/1,631,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,152.55

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