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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795,739.60, 2,696,719.80 and 955,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795,739.60, 2,696,719.80 and 955,931.60 is: 1,435,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795,739.60 : 2,696,719.80 = 955,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795,739.60/2,696,719.80 = 955,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795,739.60x = 2,696,719.80 × 955,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795,739.60x = 2,577,879,673,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,879,673,165.68/1,795,739.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,553.17

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