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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857,793.08, 2,785,285.62 and 958,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857,793.08, 2,785,285.62 and 958,844.28 is: 1,437,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857,793.08 : 2,785,285.62 = 958,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857,793.08/2,785,285.62 = 958,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857,793.08x = 2,785,285.62 × 958,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857,793.08x = 2,670,655,184,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,655,184,903.25/1,857,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,541.79

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