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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655,712, 2,284,884.72 and 940,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655,712, 2,284,884.72 and 940,320 is: 1,297,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655,712 : 2,284,884.72 = 940,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655,712/2,284,884.72 = 940,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655,712x = 2,284,884.72 × 940,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655,712x = 2,148,522,799,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,522,799,910.40/1,655,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,642.83

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