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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,061, 2,417,844.72 and 947,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752,061, 2,417,844.72 and 947,245 is: 1,307,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752,061 : 2,417,844.72 = 947,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752,061/2,417,844.72 = 947,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752,061x = 2,417,844.72 × 947,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752,061x = 2,290,291,321,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,291,321,796.40/1,752,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,198.39

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