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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,235.80, 2,679,785.70 and 524,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,235.80, 2,679,785.70 and 524,104.60 is: 786,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,235.80 : 2,679,785.70 = 524,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,235.80/2,679,785.70 = 524,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,235.80x = 2,679,785.70 × 524,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,235.80x = 1,404,488,012,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,488,012,384.22/1,786,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,283.65

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