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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757,155.88, 2,424,880.80 and 982,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757,155.88, 2,424,880.80 and 982,800 is: 1,356,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757,155.88 : 2,424,880.80 = 982,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757,155.88/2,424,880.80 = 982,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757,155.88x = 2,424,880.80 × 982,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757,155.88x = 2,383,172,850,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,172,850,240/1,757,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,267.18

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