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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843,342.97, 2,764,013.90 and 831,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843,342.97, 2,764,013.90 and 831,280.77 is: 1,246,469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843,342.97 : 2,764,013.90 = 831,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843,342.97/2,764,013.90 = 831,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843,342.97x = 2,764,013.90 × 831,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843,342.97x = 2,297,671,598,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,671,598,926.30/1,843,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,469.94

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