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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769,634, 2,654,460.72 and 439,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769,634, 2,654,460.72 and 439,938 is: 659,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769,634 : 2,654,460.72 = 439,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769,634/2,654,460.72 = 439,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769,634x = 2,654,460.72 × 439,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769,634x = 1,167,798,140,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,798,140,235.36/1,769,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,909.42

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