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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857,524.31, 2,786,544.77 and 659,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857,524.31, 2,786,544.77 and 659,161.76 is: 988,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857,524.31 : 2,786,544.77 = 659,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857,524.31/2,786,544.77 = 659,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857,524.31x = 2,786,544.77 × 659,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857,524.31x = 1,836,783,737,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,783,737,683.46/1,857,524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,834.29

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