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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688,292.54, 2,330,065.44 and 962,973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688,292.54, 2,330,065.44 and 962,973.72 is: 1,329,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688,292.54 : 2,330,065.44 = 962,973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688,292.54/2,330,065.44 = 962,973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688,292.54x = 2,330,065.44 × 962,973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688,292.54x = 2,243,791,784,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,791,784,600.24/1,688,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,030.21

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