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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,101.72, 1,973,548.83 and 785,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,101.72, 1,973,548.83 and 785,505.34 is: 1,084,002.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,101.72 : 1,973,548.83 = 785,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,101.72/1,973,548.83 = 785,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,101.72x = 1,973,548.83 × 785,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,101.72x = 1,550,233,144,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,233,144,715.75/1,430,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,002.01

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