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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848,041.60, 2,772,062.40 and 837,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848,041.60, 2,772,062.40 and 837,647.60 is: 1,256,471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848,041.60 : 2,772,062.40 = 837,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848,041.60/2,772,062.40 = 837,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848,041.60x = 2,772,062.40 × 837,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848,041.60x = 2,322,011,416,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,011,416,410.24/1,848,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,471.40

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