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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852,786.62, 2,777,253.21 and 716,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852,786.62, 2,777,253.21 and 716,329.44 is: 1,073,749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852,786.62 : 2,777,253.21 = 716,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852,786.62/2,777,253.21 = 716,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852,786.62x = 2,777,253.21 × 716,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852,786.62x = 1,989,428,236,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,428,236,657.50/1,852,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,749.25

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