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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,493.62, 1,741,087.33 and 986,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,493.62, 1,741,087.33 and 986,887.88 is: 1,361,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,493.62 : 1,741,087.33 = 986,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,493.62/1,741,087.33 = 986,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,493.62x = 1,741,087.33 × 986,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,493.62x = 1,718,257,983,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,257,983,998.56/1,262,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,003.30

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