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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,382.64, 2,398,960.51 and 974,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,382.64, 2,398,960.51 and 974,436.23 is: 1,344,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,382.64 : 2,398,960.51 = 974,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,382.64/2,398,960.51 = 974,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,382.64x = 2,398,960.51 × 974,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,382.64x = 2,337,634,020,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,634,020,852.38/1,738,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,717.77

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