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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858,783.78, 2,565,122.88 and 1,042,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858,783.78, 2,565,122.88 and 1,042,874.83 is: 1,439,167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858,783.78 : 2,565,122.88 = 1,042,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858,783.78/2,565,122.88 = 1,042,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858,783.78x = 2,565,122.88 × 1,042,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858,783.78x = 2,675,102,087,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,102,087,409.11/1,858,783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,167.97

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