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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744,055.61, 2,406,671.71 and 959,176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744,055.61, 2,406,671.71 and 959,176.79 is: 1,323,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744,055.61 : 2,406,671.71 = 959,176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744,055.61/2,406,671.71 = 959,176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744,055.61x = 2,406,671.71 × 959,176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744,055.61x = 2,308,423,645,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,423,645,370.70/1,744,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,595.21

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