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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761,644, 2,431,071.16 and 956,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761,644, 2,431,071.16 and 956,828 is: 1,320,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761,644 : 2,431,071.16 = 956,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761,644/2,431,071.16 = 956,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761,644x = 2,431,071.16 × 956,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761,644x = 2,326,116,955,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,116,955,880.48/1,761,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,423.97

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