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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,642.96, 2,377,224.08 and 958,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722,642.96, 2,377,224.08 and 958,696.32 is: 1,322,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722,642.96 : 2,377,224.08 = 958,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722,642.96/2,377,224.08 = 958,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722,642.96x = 2,377,224.08 × 958,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722,642.96x = 2,279,035,977,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,035,977,311.39/1,722,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,988.01

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