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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700,228.32, 2,346,281.34 and 925,868.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700,228.32, 2,346,281.34 and 925,868.35 is: 1,277,679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700,228.32 : 2,346,281.34 = 925,868.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700,228.32/2,346,281.34 = 925,868.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700,228.32x = 2,346,281.34 × 925,868.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700,228.32x = 2,172,347,625,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,347,625,763.52/1,700,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,679.94

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