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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,877.80, 2,766,743.10 and 946,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,877.80, 2,766,743.10 and 946,972.20 is: 1,419,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,877.80 : 2,766,743.10 = 946,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,877.80/2,766,743.10 = 946,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,877.80x = 2,766,743.10 × 946,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,877.80x = 2,620,028,800,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,028,800,241.82/1,845,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,394.50

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