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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862,696.88, 2,791,707.48 and 796,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862,696.88, 2,791,707.48 and 796,484.88 is: 1,193,727.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862,696.88 : 2,791,707.48 = 796,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862,696.88/2,791,707.48 = 796,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862,696.88x = 2,791,707.48 × 796,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862,696.88x = 2,223,552,797,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,552,797,202.90/1,862,696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,727.67

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