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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651,332, 2,278,837.46 and 962,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651,332, 2,278,837.46 and 962,871 is: 1,328,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651,332 : 2,278,837.46 = 962,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651,332/2,278,837.46 = 962,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651,332x = 2,278,837.46 × 962,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651,332x = 2,194,226,503,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,226,503,947.66/1,651,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,761.57

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