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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761,855.06, 2,431,295.01 and 957,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761,855.06, 2,431,295.01 and 957,021.78 is: 1,320,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761,855.06 : 2,431,295.01 = 957,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761,855.06/2,431,295.01 = 957,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761,855.06x = 2,431,295.01 × 957,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761,855.06x = 2,326,802,278,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,802,278,175.32/1,761,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,654.76

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