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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,858.02, 2,852,962.86 and 687,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,858.02, 2,852,962.86 and 687,737.68 is: 1,031,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,858.02 : 2,852,962.86 = 687,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,858.02/2,852,962.86 = 687,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,858.02x = 2,852,962.86 × 687,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,858.02x = 1,962,090,058,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,090,058,462.57/1,901,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,670.10

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