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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861,558.84, 2,789,754.80 and 848,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861,558.84, 2,789,754.80 and 848,204.28 is: 1,271,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861,558.84 : 2,789,754.80 = 848,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861,558.84/2,789,754.80 = 848,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861,558.84x = 2,789,754.80 × 848,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861,558.84x = 2,366,281,961,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,281,961,510.54/1,861,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,129.29

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