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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787,853.96, 2,683,466.28 and 651,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787,853.96, 2,683,466.28 and 651,714.28 is: 978,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787,853.96 : 2,683,466.28 = 651,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787,853.96/2,683,466.28 = 651,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787,853.96x = 2,683,466.28 × 651,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787,853.96x = 1,748,853,294,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,853,294,574.48/1,787,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,185.77

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