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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831,033.92, 2,746,026 and 551,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831,033.92, 2,746,026 and 551,765.28 is: 827,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831,033.92 : 2,746,026 = 551,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831,033.92/2,746,026 = 551,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831,033.92x = 2,746,026 × 551,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831,033.92x = 1,515,161,804,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,161,804,777.28/1,831,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,489.75

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