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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,406.80, 2,768,801.40 and 724,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,406.80, 2,768,801.40 and 724,280.40 is: 1,086,691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,406.80 : 2,768,801.40 = 724,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,406.80/2,768,801.40 = 724,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,406.80x = 2,768,801.40 × 724,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,406.80x = 2,005,388,585,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,388,585,512.56/1,845,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,691.88

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