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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779,965.84, 2,668,082.52 and 832,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779,965.84, 2,668,082.52 and 832,538 is: 1,247,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779,965.84 : 2,668,082.52 = 832,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779,965.84/2,668,082.52 = 832,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779,965.84x = 2,668,082.52 × 832,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779,965.84x = 2,221,280,085,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,280,085,035.76/1,779,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,934.11

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