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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762,871.64, 2,432,763.90 and 958,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762,871.64, 2,432,763.90 and 958,055.64 is: 1,322,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762,871.64 : 2,432,763.90 = 958,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762,871.64/2,432,763.90 = 958,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762,871.64x = 2,432,763.90 × 958,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762,871.64x = 2,330,723,175,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,723,175,183.40/1,762,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,117.35

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