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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759,986, 2,428,780.68 and 955,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759,986, 2,428,780.68 and 955,170 is: 1,318,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759,986 : 2,428,780.68 = 955,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759,986/2,428,780.68 = 955,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759,986x = 2,428,780.68 × 955,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759,986x = 2,319,898,442,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,898,442,115.60/1,759,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,134.60

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