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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416,977.52, 1,955,701.90 and 982,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416,977.52, 1,955,701.90 and 982,573.71 is: 1,356,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416,977.52 : 1,955,701.90 = 982,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416,977.52/1,955,701.90 = 982,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416,977.52x = 1,955,701.90 × 982,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416,977.52x = 1,921,621,271,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,621,271,537.05/1,416,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,140.97

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