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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774,268.40, 2,661,402.60 and 975,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774,268.40, 2,661,402.60 and 975,138.60 is: 1,462,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774,268.40 : 2,661,402.60 = 975,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774,268.40/2,661,402.60 = 975,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774,268.40x = 2,661,402.60 × 975,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774,268.40x = 2,595,236,405,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,236,405,400.36/1,774,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,707.90

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