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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374,282.62, 1,896,296.14 and 785,573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374,282.62, 1,896,296.14 and 785,573.65 is: 1,083,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374,282.62 : 1,896,296.14 = 785,573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374,282.62/1,896,296.14 = 785,573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374,282.62x = 1,896,296.14 × 785,573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374,282.62x = 1,489,680,280,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,680,280,180.71/1,374,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,969.38

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