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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,237.63, 2,581,759.02 and 762,182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722,237.63, 2,581,759.02 and 762,182.91 is: 1,142,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722,237.63 : 2,581,759.02 = 762,182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722,237.63/2,581,759.02 = 762,182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722,237.63x = 2,581,759.02 × 762,182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722,237.63x = 1,967,772,602,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,772,602,782.35/1,722,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,567.42

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