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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741,462.65, 2,611,188.30 and 675,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741,462.65, 2,611,188.30 and 675,259.15 is: 1,012,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741,462.65 : 2,611,188.30 = 675,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741,462.65/2,611,188.30 = 675,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741,462.65x = 2,611,188.30 × 675,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741,462.65x = 1,763,228,778,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,228,778,508.57/1,741,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,498.76

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