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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863,281.70, 2,794,922.55 and 852,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863,281.70, 2,794,922.55 and 852,401.70 is: 1,278,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863,281.70 : 2,794,922.55 = 852,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863,281.70/2,794,922.55 = 852,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863,281.70x = 2,794,922.55 × 852,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863,281.70x = 2,382,396,732,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,396,732,988.33/1,863,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,602.55

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