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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731,846.05, 2,389,876.94 and 957,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731,846.05, 2,389,876.94 and 957,427.60 is: 1,321,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731,846.05 : 2,389,876.94 = 957,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731,846.05/2,389,876.94 = 957,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731,846.05x = 2,389,876.94 × 957,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731,846.05x = 2,288,134,142,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,134,142,959.54/1,731,846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,211.05

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