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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,351.64, 1,973,009.68 and 849,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,351.64, 1,973,009.68 and 849,180.28 is: 1,171,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,351.64 : 1,973,009.68 = 849,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,351.64/1,973,009.68 = 849,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,351.64x = 1,973,009.68 × 849,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,351.64x = 1,675,440,912,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,440,912,505.11/1,430,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,348.96

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