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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778,511.85, 2,667,997.40 and 818,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778,511.85, 2,667,997.40 and 818,735.96 is: 1,228,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778,511.85 : 2,667,997.40 = 818,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778,511.85/2,667,997.40 = 818,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778,511.85x = 2,667,997.40 × 818,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778,511.85x = 2,184,385,421,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,385,421,283.34/1,778,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,209.65

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