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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,690.96, 2,432,502.12 and 957,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,690.96, 2,432,502.12 and 957,874.96 is: 1,321,861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,690.96 : 2,432,502.12 = 957,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,690.96/2,432,502.12 = 957,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,690.96x = 2,432,502.12 × 957,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,690.96x = 2,330,032,870,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,032,870,894.92/1,762,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,861.25

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