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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045,856, 2,823,281.46 and 1,140,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045,856, 2,823,281.46 and 1,140,438 is: 1,573,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045,856 : 2,823,281.46 = 1,140,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045,856/2,823,281.46 = 1,140,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045,856x = 2,823,281.46 × 1,140,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045,856x = 3,219,777,461,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,777,461,679.48/2,045,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573,804.54

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