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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848,045.60, 2,772,068.40 and 837,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848,045.60, 2,772,068.40 and 837,651.60 is: 1,256,477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848,045.60 : 2,772,068.40 = 837,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848,045.60/2,772,068.40 = 837,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848,045.60x = 2,772,068.40 × 837,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848,045.60x = 2,322,027,530,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,027,530,569.44/1,848,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,477.40

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