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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,746.96, 1,974,479.28 and 786,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,746.96, 1,974,479.28 and 786,190.28 is: 1,084,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,746.96 : 1,974,479.28 = 786,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,746.96/1,974,479.28 = 786,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,746.96x = 1,974,479.28 × 786,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,746.96x = 1,552,316,417,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,316,417,997.40/1,430,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,969.22

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