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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,788.50, 2,418,848.13 and 947,972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752,788.50, 2,418,848.13 and 947,972.50 is: 1,308,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752,788.50 : 2,418,848.13 = 947,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752,788.50/2,418,848.13 = 947,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752,788.50x = 2,418,848.13 × 947,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752,788.50x = 2,293,001,508,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,001,508,916.42/1,752,788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,202.05

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