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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,508.80, 2,768,263.20 and 850,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,508.80, 2,768,263.20 and 850,180.80 is: 1,275,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,508.80 : 2,768,263.20 = 850,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,508.80/2,768,263.20 = 850,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,508.80x = 2,768,263.20 × 850,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,508.80x = 2,353,524,221,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,524,221,986.56/1,845,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,271.20

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