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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,664.74, 2,853,419.75 and 836,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,664.74, 2,853,419.75 and 836,568.40 is: 1,255,258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,664.74 : 2,853,419.75 = 836,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,664.74/2,853,419.75 = 836,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,664.74x = 2,853,419.75 × 836,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,664.74x = 2,387,080,790,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,080,790,603.06/1,901,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,258.48

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