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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,374.92, 2,418,275.70 and 947,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752,374.92, 2,418,275.70 and 947,557 is: 1,307,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752,374.92 : 2,418,275.70 = 947,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752,374.92/2,418,275.70 = 947,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752,374.92x = 2,418,275.70 × 947,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752,374.92x = 2,291,454,067,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,454,067,464.90/1,752,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,627.75

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