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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838,127.60, 2,757,277.80 and 575,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838,127.60, 2,757,277.80 and 575,996.40 is: 864,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838,127.60 : 2,757,277.80 = 575,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838,127.60/2,757,277.80 = 575,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838,127.60x = 2,757,277.80 × 575,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838,127.60x = 1,588,182,086,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,182,086,599.92/1,838,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,021.67

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