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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,714.80, 1,853,572.20 and 986,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,714.80, 1,853,572.20 and 986,882.80 is: 1,480,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,714.80 : 1,853,572.20 = 986,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,714.80/1,853,572.20 = 986,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,714.80x = 1,853,572.20 × 986,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,714.80x = 1,829,258,522,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,258,522,738.16/1,235,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,324.20

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