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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730,247.21, 2,387,733.66 and 955,878.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730,247.21, 2,387,733.66 and 955,878.03 is: 1,319,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730,247.21 : 2,387,733.66 = 955,878.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730,247.21/2,387,733.66 = 955,878.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730,247.21x = 2,387,733.66 × 955,878.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730,247.21x = 2,282,382,147,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,382,147,085.49/1,730,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,107.54

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