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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,511.64, 2,432,257.32 and 998,563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,511.64, 2,432,257.32 and 998,563.36 is: 1,378,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,511.64 : 2,432,257.32 = 998,563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,511.64/2,432,257.32 = 998,563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,511.64x = 2,432,257.32 × 998,563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,511.64x = 2,428,763,041,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,763,041,843.80/1,762,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,012.48

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