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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682,902.52, 2,525,272.20 and 974,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682,902.52, 2,525,272.20 and 974,314.52 is: 1,462,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682,902.52 : 2,525,272.20 = 974,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682,902.52/2,525,272.20 = 974,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682,902.52x = 2,525,272.20 × 974,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682,902.52x = 2,460,409,381,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,409,381,379.20/1,682,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,003.50

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