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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827,002.95, 2,739,258.86 and 926,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827,002.95, 2,739,258.86 and 926,708.68 is: 1,389,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827,002.95 : 2,739,258.86 = 926,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827,002.95/2,739,258.86 = 926,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827,002.95x = 2,739,258.86 × 926,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827,002.95x = 2,538,494,966,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,494,966,332.17/1,827,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,431.24

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