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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429,690.69, 1,972,973.12 and 785,121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429,690.69, 1,972,973.12 and 785,121.65 is: 1,083,467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429,690.69 : 1,972,973.12 = 785,121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429,690.69/1,972,973.12 = 785,121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429,690.69x = 1,972,973.12 × 785,121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429,690.69x = 1,549,023,911,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,023,911,380.05/1,429,690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,467.86

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