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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888,327.76, 2,833,672.56 and 766,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888,327.76, 2,833,672.56 and 766,396.72 is: 1,150,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888,327.76 : 2,833,672.56 = 766,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888,327.76/2,833,672.56 = 766,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888,327.76x = 2,833,672.56 × 766,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888,327.76x = 2,171,717,355,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,717,355,538.00/1,888,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,074.37

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