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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,178.60, 2,777,027.10 and 786,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,178.60, 2,777,027.10 and 786,212.20 is: 1,179,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,178.60 : 2,777,027.10 = 786,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,178.60/2,777,027.10 = 786,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,178.60x = 2,777,027.10 × 786,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,178.60x = 2,183,332,585,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,332,585,750.62/1,851,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,428.38

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