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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,159.40, 2,431,629.22 and 977,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,159.40, 2,431,629.22 and 977,250.60 is: 1,348,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,159.40 : 2,431,629.22 = 977,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,159.40/2,431,629.22 = 977,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,159.40x = 2,431,629.22 × 977,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,159.40x = 2,376,311,114,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,311,114,222.53/1,762,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,522.22

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