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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,601, 2,422,729.38 and 950,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,601, 2,422,729.38 and 950,785 is: 1,312,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,601 : 2,422,729.38 = 950,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,601/2,422,729.38 = 950,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,601x = 2,422,729.38 × 950,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,601x = 2,303,494,753,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,494,753,563.30/1,755,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,083.30

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