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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,785.79, 2,423,181.33 and 991,888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,785.79, 2,423,181.33 and 991,888.56 is: 1,368,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,785.79 : 2,423,181.33 = 991,888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,785.79/2,423,181.33 = 991,888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,785.79x = 2,423,181.33 × 991,888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,785.79x = 2,403,525,840,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,525,840,032.59/1,755,785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,917.47

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