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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,591.85, 2,644,635.40 and 962,939.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,591.85, 2,644,635.40 and 962,939.24 is: 1,444,817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,591.85 : 2,644,635.40 = 962,939.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,591.85/2,644,635.40 = 962,939.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,591.85x = 2,644,635.40 × 962,939.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,591.85x = 2,546,623,202,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,623,202,153.10/1,762,591.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,817.30

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