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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,635.92, 2,377,214.46 and 958,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722,635.92, 2,377,214.46 and 958,689.28 is: 1,322,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722,635.92 : 2,377,214.46 = 958,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722,635.92/2,377,214.46 = 958,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722,635.92x = 2,377,214.46 × 958,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722,635.92x = 2,279,010,019,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,010,019,062.99/1,722,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,978.35

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