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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,796, 2,377,455.92 and 958,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722,796, 2,377,455.92 and 958,831.20 is: 1,323,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722,796 : 2,377,455.92 = 958,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722,796/2,377,455.92 = 958,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722,796x = 2,377,455.92 × 958,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722,796x = 2,279,578,912,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,578,912,720.70/1,722,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,185.63

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