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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774,668.40, 2,662,002.60 and 829,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774,668.40, 2,662,002.60 and 829,884.40 is: 1,244,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774,668.40 : 2,662,002.60 = 829,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774,668.40/2,662,002.60 = 829,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774,668.40x = 2,662,002.60 × 829,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774,668.40x = 2,209,154,430,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,154,430,499.44/1,774,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,826.60

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