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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,687.90, 1,974,520.96 and 858,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,687.90, 1,974,520.96 and 858,043.10 is: 1,184,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,687.90 : 1,974,520.96 = 858,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,687.90/1,974,520.96 = 858,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,687.90x = 1,974,520.96 × 858,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,687.90x = 1,694,224,085,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,224,085,533.38/1,430,687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,202.43

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