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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714,875.57, 2,366,622.77 and 950,912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714,875.57, 2,366,622.77 and 950,912.73 is: 1,312,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714,875.57 : 2,366,622.77 = 950,912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714,875.57/2,366,622.77 = 950,912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714,875.57x = 2,366,622.77 × 950,912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714,875.57x = 2,250,451,714,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,451,714,346.30/1,714,875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,311.96

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