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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853,138.31, 2,779,056.25 and 555,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853,138.31, 2,779,056.25 and 555,903.89 is: 833,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853,138.31 : 2,779,056.25 = 555,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853,138.31/2,779,056.25 = 555,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853,138.31x = 2,779,056.25 × 555,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853,138.31x = 1,544,888,177,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,888,177,124.29/1,853,138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,660.48

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