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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,389.70, 2,768,084.55 and 848,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,389.70, 2,768,084.55 and 848,117.70 is: 1,272,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,389.70 : 2,768,084.55 = 848,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,389.70/2,768,084.55 = 848,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,389.70x = 2,768,084.55 × 848,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,389.70x = 2,347,661,501,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,661,501,951.53/1,845,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,176.55

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