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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853,237.78, 2,781,654.26 and 894,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853,237.78, 2,781,654.26 and 894,368.18 is: 1,342,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853,237.78 : 2,781,654.26 = 894,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853,237.78/2,781,654.26 = 894,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853,237.78x = 2,781,654.26 × 894,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853,237.78x = 2,487,823,057,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,823,057,905.45/1,853,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,419.78

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