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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,423.02, 2,432,158.59 and 957,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,423.02, 2,432,158.59 and 957,607.02 is: 1,321,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,423.02 : 2,432,158.59 = 957,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,423.02/2,432,158.59 = 957,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,423.02x = 2,432,158.59 × 957,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,423.02x = 2,329,052,139,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,052,139,537.30/1,762,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,505.74

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