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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,533, 2,432,310.12 and 957,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,533, 2,432,310.12 and 957,717 is: 1,321,657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,533 : 2,432,310.12 = 957,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,533/2,432,310.12 = 957,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,533x = 2,432,310.12 × 957,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,533x = 2,329,464,751,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,464,751,196.04/1,762,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,657.38

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