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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,782.40, 2,631,859.20 and 955,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,782.40, 2,631,859.20 and 955,372.80 is: 1,432,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,782.40 : 2,631,859.20 = 955,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,782.40/2,631,859.20 = 955,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,782.40x = 2,631,859.20 × 955,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,782.40x = 2,514,406,693,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,406,693,109.76/1,755,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,071.93

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