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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,251.86, 1,843,412.97 and 518,789.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228,251.86, 1,843,412.97 and 518,789.06 is: 778,620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228,251.86 : 1,843,412.97 = 518,789.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228,251.86/1,843,412.97 = 518,789.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228,251.86x = 1,843,412.97 × 518,789.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228,251.86x = 956,342,481,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,342,481,898.11/1,228,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,620.83

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