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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799,780, 2,483,748.24 and 995,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799,780, 2,483,748.24 and 995,015.84 is: 1,373,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799,780 : 2,483,748.24 = 995,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799,780/2,483,748.24 = 995,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799,780x = 2,483,748.24 × 995,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799,780x = 2,471,368,841,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,368,841,372.12/1,799,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,150.52

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