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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844,492.70, 2,767,127.85 and 778,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844,492.70, 2,767,127.85 and 778,986.30 is: 1,168,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844,492.70 : 2,767,127.85 = 778,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844,492.70/2,767,127.85 = 778,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844,492.70x = 2,767,127.85 × 778,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844,492.70x = 2,155,554,685,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,554,685,498.46/1,844,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,643.65

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