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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,237.44, 1,973,740.16 and 785,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,237.44, 1,973,740.16 and 785,670.72 is: 1,084,232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,237.44 : 1,973,740.16 = 785,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,237.44/1,973,740.16 = 785,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,237.44x = 1,973,740.16 × 785,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,237.44x = 1,550,709,852,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,709,852,600.12/1,430,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,232.46

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