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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856,367, 2,785,017.10 and 526,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856,367, 2,785,017.10 and 526,671 is: 790,138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856,367 : 2,785,017.10 = 526,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856,367/2,785,017.10 = 526,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856,367x = 2,785,017.10 × 526,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856,367x = 1,466,787,741,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,787,741,074.10/1,856,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,138.88

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