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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828,332.40, 2,742,498.60 and 883,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828,332.40, 2,742,498.60 and 883,548.40 is: 1,325,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828,332.40 : 2,742,498.60 = 883,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828,332.40/2,742,498.60 = 883,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828,332.40x = 2,742,498.60 × 883,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828,332.40x = 2,423,130,250,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,130,250,032.24/1,828,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,322.60

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