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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852,844.40, 2,779,266.60 and 787,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852,844.40, 2,779,266.60 and 787,921.20 is: 1,181,881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852,844.40 : 2,779,266.60 = 787,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852,844.40/2,779,266.60 = 787,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852,844.40x = 2,779,266.60 × 787,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852,844.40x = 2,189,843,074,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,843,074,591.92/1,852,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,881.80

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