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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,676.80, 2,768,515.20 and 850,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,676.80, 2,768,515.20 and 850,348.80 is: 1,275,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,676.80 : 2,768,515.20 = 850,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,676.80/2,768,515.20 = 850,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,676.80x = 2,768,515.20 × 850,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,676.80x = 2,354,203,578,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,203,578,101.76/1,845,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,523.20

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