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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218,663.42, 1,826,801.96 and 508,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218,663.42, 1,826,801.96 and 508,894.44 is: 762,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218,663.42 : 1,826,801.96 = 508,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218,663.42/1,826,801.96 = 508,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218,663.42x = 1,826,801.96 × 508,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218,663.42x = 929,649,360,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,649,360,425.10/1,218,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,843.41

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