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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740,479.63, 2,611,253.92 and 830,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740,479.63, 2,611,253.92 and 830,822.86 is: 1,246,489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740,479.63 : 2,611,253.92 = 830,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740,479.63/2,611,253.92 = 830,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740,479.63x = 2,611,253.92 × 830,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740,479.63x = 2,169,489,450,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,489,450,000.61/1,740,479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,489.43

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