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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,886.60, 2,659,798.20 and 974,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,886.60, 2,659,798.20 and 974,725.10 is: 1,463,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,886.60 : 2,659,798.20 = 974,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,886.60/2,659,798.20 = 974,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,886.60x = 2,659,798.20 × 974,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,886.60x = 2,592,572,066,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,572,066,474.82/1,771,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,170.42

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