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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724,046.96, 2,379,094.01 and 988,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724,046.96, 2,379,094.01 and 988,964.13 is: 1,364,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724,046.96 : 2,379,094.01 = 988,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724,046.96/2,379,094.01 = 988,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724,046.96x = 2,379,094.01 × 988,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724,046.96x = 2,352,838,642,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,838,642,691.80/1,724,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,718.42

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