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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982,766, 2,736,233.68 and 1,077,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982,766, 2,736,233.68 and 1,077,348 is: 1,486,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982,766 : 2,736,233.68 = 1,077,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982,766/2,736,233.68 = 1,077,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982,766x = 2,736,233.68 × 1,077,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982,766x = 2,947,875,882,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,875,882,680.64/1,982,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,749.26

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