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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853,214.60, 2,778,266.70 and 966,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853,214.60, 2,778,266.70 and 966,750.60 is: 1,449,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853,214.60 : 2,778,266.70 = 966,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853,214.60/2,778,266.70 = 966,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853,214.60x = 2,778,266.70 × 966,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853,214.60x = 2,685,890,999,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,890,999,185.02/1,853,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,314.61

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