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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,797.40, 2,777,209.92 and 786,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,797.40, 2,777,209.92 and 786,291 is: 1,179,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,797.40 : 2,777,209.92 = 786,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,797.40/2,777,209.92 = 786,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,797.40x = 2,777,209.92 × 786,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,797.40x = 2,183,695,165,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,695,165,206.72/1,851,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,230.06

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