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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741,158.48, 2,402,917.68 and 966,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741,158.48, 2,402,917.68 and 966,829.28 is: 1,334,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741,158.48 : 2,402,917.68 = 966,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741,158.48/2,402,917.68 = 966,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741,158.48x = 2,402,917.68 × 966,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741,158.48x = 2,323,211,170,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,211,170,453.67/1,741,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,290.47

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