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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,149.42, 2,417,962.83 and 988,200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752,149.42, 2,417,962.83 and 988,200.62 is: 1,363,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752,149.42 : 2,417,962.83 = 988,200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752,149.42/2,417,962.83 = 988,200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752,149.42x = 2,417,962.83 × 988,200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752,149.42x = 2,389,432,367,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,432,367,742.95/1,752,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,714.96

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