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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355,274.61, 2,032,257.97 and 786,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355,274.61, 2,032,257.97 and 786,798.82 is: 1,179,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355,274.61 : 2,032,257.97 = 786,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355,274.61/2,032,257.97 = 786,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355,274.61x = 2,032,257.97 × 786,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355,274.61x = 1,598,978,161,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,978,161,504.70/1,355,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,818.58

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