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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858,197.40, 2,786,604.90 and 736,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858,197.40, 2,786,604.90 and 736,034.20 is: 1,103,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858,197.40 : 2,786,604.90 = 736,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858,197.40/2,786,604.90 = 736,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858,197.40x = 2,786,604.90 × 736,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858,197.40x = 2,051,036,508,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,036,508,287.58/1,858,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,777.51

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