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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651,051.52, 2,278,475.20 and 962,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651,051.52, 2,278,475.20 and 962,704.64 is: 1,328,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651,051.52 : 2,278,475.20 = 962,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651,051.52/2,278,475.20 = 962,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651,051.52x = 2,278,475.20 × 962,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651,051.52x = 2,193,498,647,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,498,647,164.93/1,651,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,546.46

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