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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,672.72, 2,422,878.12 and 991,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,672.72, 2,422,878.12 and 991,758.48 is: 1,368,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,672.72 : 2,422,878.12 = 991,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,672.72/2,422,878.12 = 991,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,672.72x = 2,422,878.12 × 991,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,672.72x = 2,402,909,921,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,909,921,516.46/1,755,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,654.81

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