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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761,858.60, 2,431,366.02 and 957,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761,858.60, 2,431,366.02 and 957,042.60 is: 1,320,719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761,858.60 : 2,431,366.02 = 957,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761,858.60/2,431,366.02 = 957,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761,858.60x = 2,431,366.02 × 957,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761,858.60x = 2,326,920,857,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,920,857,332.45/1,761,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,719.41

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