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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427,723.89, 2,138,729.97 and 858,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427,723.89, 2,138,729.97 and 858,791.04 is: 1,286,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427,723.89 : 2,138,729.97 = 858,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427,723.89/2,138,729.97 = 858,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427,723.89x = 2,138,729.97 × 858,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427,723.89x = 1,836,722,135,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,722,135,215.47/1,427,723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,468.73

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