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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,205.80, 1,566,308.70 and 981,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,205.80, 1,566,308.70 and 981,997.80 is: 1,472,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,205.80 : 1,566,308.70 = 981,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,205.80/1,566,308.70 = 981,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,205.80x = 1,566,308.70 × 981,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,205.80x = 1,538,111,697,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,111,697,520.86/1,044,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,996.70

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