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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711,889, 2,362,405.32 and 947,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711,889, 2,362,405.32 and 947,942.52 is: 1,308,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711,889 : 2,362,405.32 = 947,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711,889/2,362,405.32 = 947,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711,889x = 2,362,405.32 × 947,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711,889x = 2,239,424,452,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,424,452,302.21/1,711,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,159.85

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