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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874,671, 2,812,486.02 and 544,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874,671, 2,812,486.02 and 544,975 is: 817,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874,671 : 2,812,486.02 = 544,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874,671/2,812,486.02 = 544,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874,671x = 2,812,486.02 × 544,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874,671x = 1,532,734,568,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,734,568,749.50/1,874,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,601.90

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