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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,816, 2,377,261.44 and 958,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722,816, 2,377,261.44 and 958,901.76 is: 1,323,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722,816 : 2,377,261.44 = 958,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722,816/2,377,261.44 = 958,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722,816x = 2,377,261.44 × 958,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722,816x = 2,279,560,178,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,560,178,796.13/1,722,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,159.40

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