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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732,882.83, 2,598,217.02 and 832,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732,882.83, 2,598,217.02 and 832,533.18 is: 1,248,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732,882.83 : 2,598,217.02 = 832,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732,882.83/2,598,217.02 = 832,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732,882.83x = 2,598,217.02 × 832,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732,882.83x = 2,163,101,877,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,101,877,990.72/1,732,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,267.82

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