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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962,927.60, 2,945,266.20 and 897,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962,927.60, 2,945,266.20 and 897,421.20 is: 1,346,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962,927.60 : 2,945,266.20 = 897,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962,927.60/2,945,266.20 = 897,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962,927.60x = 2,945,266.20 × 897,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962,927.60x = 2,643,144,327,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,144,327,523.44/1,962,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,531.75

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