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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862,843.52, 2,792,974.14 and 950,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862,843.52, 2,792,974.14 and 950,253.78 is: 1,424,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862,843.52 : 2,792,974.14 = 950,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862,843.52/2,792,974.14 = 950,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862,843.52x = 2,792,974.14 × 950,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862,843.52x = 2,654,034,233,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,034,233,977.25/1,862,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,722.05

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