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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,719.40, 1,896,579.90 and 986,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,719.40, 1,896,579.90 and 986,783.40 is: 1,477,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,719.40 : 1,896,579.90 = 986,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,719.40/1,896,579.90 = 986,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,719.40x = 1,896,579.90 × 986,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,719.40x = 1,871,513,562,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,513,562,093.66/1,266,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,449.20

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