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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,741.40, 2,688,389.70 and 905,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,741.40, 2,688,389.70 and 905,277.40 is: 1,358,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,741.40 : 2,688,389.70 = 905,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,741.40/2,688,389.70 = 905,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,741.40x = 2,688,389.70 × 905,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,741.40x = 2,433,738,437,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,738,437,802.78/1,791,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,308.98

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