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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717,761, 2,370,583.26 and 953,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717,761, 2,370,583.26 and 953,814 is: 1,316,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717,761 : 2,370,583.26 = 953,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717,761/2,370,583.26 = 953,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717,761x = 2,370,583.26 × 953,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717,761x = 2,261,095,501,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,095,501,553.64/1,717,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,303.90

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