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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724,379.91, 2,379,829.89 and 950,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724,379.91, 2,379,829.89 and 950,088.59 is: 1,311,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724,379.91 : 2,379,829.89 = 950,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724,379.91/2,379,829.89 = 950,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724,379.91x = 2,379,829.89 × 950,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724,379.91x = 2,261,049,234,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,049,234,142.36/1,724,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,224.53

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