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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794,332.40, 2,691,973.80 and 783,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794,332.40, 2,691,973.80 and 783,020.40 is: 1,174,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794,332.40 : 2,691,973.80 = 783,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794,332.40/2,691,973.80 = 783,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794,332.40x = 2,691,973.80 × 783,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794,332.40x = 2,107,870,401,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,870,401,665.52/1,794,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,737.97

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