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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682,544.60, 2,526,441.30 and 973,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682,544.60, 2,526,441.30 and 973,956.60 is: 1,462,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682,544.60 : 2,526,441.30 = 973,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682,544.60/2,526,441.30 = 973,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682,544.60x = 2,526,441.30 × 973,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682,544.60x = 2,460,644,178,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,644,178,647.58/1,682,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,454.06

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