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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729,618.24, 2,594,902.98 and 831,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729,618.24, 2,594,902.98 and 831,811 is: 1,247,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729,618.24 : 2,594,902.98 = 831,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729,618.24/2,594,902.98 = 831,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729,618.24x = 2,594,902.98 × 831,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729,618.24x = 2,158,468,842,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,468,842,696.78/1,729,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,945.24

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