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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,499.20, 2,768,686.20 and 947,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,499.20, 2,768,686.20 and 947,079.60 is: 1,420,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,499.20 : 2,768,686.20 = 947,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,499.20/2,768,686.20 = 947,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,499.20x = 2,768,686.20 × 947,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,499.20x = 2,622,166,218,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,166,218,821.52/1,845,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,843.87

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