Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737,472.26, 2,397,727.08 and 963,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,737,472.26, 2,397,727.08 and 963,120 is: 1,329,114.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,737,472.26 : 2,397,727.08 = 963,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,737,472.26/2,397,727.08 = 963,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,737,472.26x = 2,397,727.08 × 963,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,737,472.26x = 2,309,298,905,289.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,309,298,905,289.60/1,737,472.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,114.12
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