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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045,864, 2,823,292.50 and 1,140,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045,864, 2,823,292.50 and 1,140,446 is: 1,573,815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045,864 : 2,823,292.50 = 1,140,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045,864/2,823,292.50 = 1,140,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045,864x = 2,823,292.50 × 1,140,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045,864x = 3,219,812,638,455
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,812,638,455/2,045,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573,815.58

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