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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774,428.23, 2,448,712.16 and 958,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774,428.23, 2,448,712.16 and 958,631.60 is: 1,322,912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774,428.23 : 2,448,712.16 = 958,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774,428.23/2,448,712.16 = 958,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774,428.23x = 2,448,712.16 × 958,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774,428.23x = 2,347,412,838,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,412,838,843.54/1,774,428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,912.25

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