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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731,253.52, 2,389,253.54 and 956,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731,253.52, 2,389,253.54 and 956,867.72 is: 1,320,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731,253.52 : 2,389,253.54 = 956,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731,253.52/2,389,253.54 = 956,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731,253.52x = 2,389,253.54 × 956,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731,253.52x = 2,286,199,570,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,199,570,591.12/1,731,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,545.80

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