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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864,451.28, 2,796,084 and 601,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864,451.28, 2,796,084 and 601,985.28 is: 902,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864,451.28 : 2,796,084 = 601,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864,451.28/2,796,084 = 601,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864,451.28x = 2,796,084 × 601,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864,451.28x = 1,683,201,409,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,201,409,643.52/1,864,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,786.48

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