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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,041.92, 1,973,473.92 and 785,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,041.92, 1,973,473.92 and 785,477.04 is: 1,083,967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,041.92 : 1,973,473.92 = 785,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,041.92/1,973,473.92 = 785,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,041.92x = 1,973,473.92 × 785,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,041.92x = 1,550,118,453,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,118,453,198.80/1,430,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,967.14

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