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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,631.81, 1,974,265.92 and 786,050.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,631.81, 1,974,265.92 and 786,050.01 is: 1,084,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,631.81 : 1,974,265.92 = 786,050.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,631.81/1,974,265.92 = 786,050.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,631.81x = 1,974,265.92 × 786,050.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,631.81x = 1,551,871,746,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,871,746,158.66/1,430,631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,745.73

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