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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849,820, 2,774,731.08 and 520,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849,820, 2,774,731.08 and 520,124 is: 780,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849,820 : 2,774,731.08 = 520,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849,820/2,774,731.08 = 520,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849,820x = 2,774,731.08 × 520,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849,820x = 1,443,204,228,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,204,228,253.92/1,849,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,186.30

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