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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741,619.72, 2,608,452.20 and 831,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741,619.72, 2,608,452.20 and 831,442.44 is: 1,245,264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741,619.72 : 2,608,452.20 = 831,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741,619.72/2,608,452.20 = 831,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741,619.72x = 2,608,452.20 × 831,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741,619.72x = 2,168,777,861,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,777,861,791.37/1,741,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,264.87

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