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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725,386.42, 2,380,924.95 and 950,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725,386.42, 2,380,924.95 and 950,974.64 is: 1,312,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725,386.42 : 2,380,924.95 = 950,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725,386.42/2,380,924.95 = 950,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725,386.42x = 2,380,924.95 × 950,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725,386.42x = 2,264,199,235,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,199,235,288.64/1,725,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,285.30

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