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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853,811.40, 2,777,217.90 and 952,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853,811.40, 2,777,217.90 and 952,184.20 is: 1,426,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853,811.40 : 2,777,217.90 = 952,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853,811.40/2,777,217.90 = 952,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853,811.40x = 2,777,217.90 × 952,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853,811.40x = 2,644,423,004,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,423,004,337.18/1,853,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,478.99

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