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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767,035.52, 2,438,568 and 962,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767,035.52, 2,438,568 and 962,248.32 is: 1,327,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767,035.52 : 2,438,568 = 962,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767,035.52/2,438,568 = 962,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767,035.52x = 2,438,568 × 962,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767,035.52x = 2,346,507,961,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,507,961,205.76/1,767,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,934.80

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