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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847,448, 2,771,327.52 and 517,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847,448, 2,771,327.52 and 517,752 is: 776,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847,448 : 2,771,327.52 = 517,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847,448/2,771,327.52 = 517,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847,448x = 2,771,327.52 × 517,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847,448x = 1,434,860,366,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,860,366,135.04/1,847,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,671.58

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